Chicken Bacon Casserole

Barcode 29432967

Yes — Chicken Bacon Casserole is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/ingredients such as thickener and flavoring, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system. Other ingredients like cornflour, potato starch, sugar, salt, vinegar, and spices are minimally processed and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british chicken legs
OK

bacon
OK

mushrooms

Edible fungi used as a vegetable or meat substitute; common culinary ingredient.
OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

purée
OK

red wine

Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
OK

smoked
OK

sauce
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

thickener

A generic food additive used to thicken textures, such as gums or starches (e.g., xanthan gum, carrageenan, or modified starch).
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.

Common questions about Chicken Bacon Casserole

Is Chicken Bacon Casserole ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Bacon Casserole is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/ingredients such as thickener and flavoring, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system. Other ingredients like cornflour, potato starch, sugar, salt, vinegar, and spices are minimally processed and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Chicken Bacon Casserole are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken Bacon Casserole as ultra-processed markers: thickener, flavoring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.