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Marks & Spencers

Naked Chicken Kebab

Barcode 29386673
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Naked Chicken Kebab is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as citrus fibre, pasteurised egg yolk, and dried egg white within the tahini yogurt dressing, which are used as stabilizers/emulsifiers and texturizing agents rather than basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken breast (15%)
  • OK
    tahini yogurt dressing (14%)
  • OK
    peppers
    A general term for various edible peppers, often bell peppers or chili peppers, used fresh or cooked.
  • OK
    cauliflower
    A white, compact head of flowering curd with edible florets; a common vegetable used fresh, roasted, steamed, or puréed.
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    vinegar infused cabbage (7%) (red cabbage, cider vinegar, sugar, water, smoked paprika, ground cinnamon)
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    cucumber
    A fresh, crunchy green vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and as a snack.
  • OK
    courgette
    British term for zucchini, a summer squash eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    cabbage
    A fresh cruciferous vegetable, typically used raw in salads or cooked as a side dish; nutrient-rich and minimally processed.
  • OK
    carrots
    Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
  • OK
    red onion
    A variety of onion with a reddish-purple skin and white flesh with a mild to medium sharp flavor; commonly used raw in salads or cooked in dishes for sweetness and aroma.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed)
    A neutral-tasting cooking oil extracted from sunflower and/or rapeseed; used for frying and sautéing.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    lemon zest
    Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    honey
    A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    ground spices (sumac, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin)
  • OK
    basil infused vegetable oil
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    dried oregano
    A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    dried paprika flakes. tahini yogurt dressing contains greek style yogurt (milk)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    mint infused vegetable oil
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk
    Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • OK
    citrus fibre
    Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    dried egg white (egg white powder)
    Powdered form of egg white used as a protein source, leavening aid, and binder in foods.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Naked Chicken Kebab

Is Naked Chicken Kebab ultra-processed?

Yes — Naked Chicken Kebab by Marks & Spencers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as citrus fibre, pasteurised egg yolk, and dried egg white within the tahini yogurt dressing, which are used as stabilizers/emulsifiers and texturizing agents rather than basic culinary ingredients.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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