Chicken Vegetable Dish

Barcode 29450633

Yes — Chicken Vegetable Dish is ultra-processed.

This ready-to-eat chicken and vegetable dish is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sorbitol, an industrially produced sweetener and humectant. The presence of this extracted additive makes the overall product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA, even though the base ingredients (chicken, vegetables, seasonings, stock, starch, and sugar) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken breast (97%
OK

vegetable (onion, carrot, green pepper, red bell pepper)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

salt

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

vegetable extract (carrot, onion, tomato)
OK

chicken stock

A liquid made by simmering chicken bones and vegetables; used as a base for soups and sauces.
UPF

sorbitol

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant in foods, often in sugar-free products.
OK

sugar

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

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.

Common questions about Chicken Vegetable Dish

Is Chicken Vegetable Dish ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Vegetable Dish is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This ready-to-eat chicken and vegetable dish is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sorbitol, an industrially produced sweetener and humectant. The presence of this extracted additive makes the overall product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA, even though the base ingredients (chicken, vegetables, seasonings, stock, starch, and sugar) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Chicken Vegetable Dish are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken Vegetable Dish as an ultra-processed marker: sorbitol. 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.