Lemon Chicken

Barcode 29472406

Yes — Lemon Chicken is ultra-processed.

This lemon chicken dish is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially extracted refined sugar used as an additive, which places it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken breasts
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

chicken stock

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

Common questions about Lemon Chicken

Is Lemon Chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Lemon Chicken is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This lemon chicken dish is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially extracted refined sugar used as an additive, which places it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Lemon Chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lemon Chicken as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.