Chicken Spinach Salad

Barcode 29489541

No — Chicken Spinach Salad is not ultra-processed.

This dish consists of smoked chicken, vegetables, dairy (yogurt, cream), culinary oils, lemon juice, herbs, spices, and basic thickener (cornflour) and sugar. It contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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smoked chicken breast (50%)
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spinach (18%)
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tomatoes (16%)
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

yogurt (milk)

A fermented dairy product made from milk with lactic acid bacteria cultures. Common as a breakfast or ingredient in dishes.
OK

single cream

A dairy cream with a relatively high fat content, used to enrich sauces and desserts; sold as a liquid cream.
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lemon juice

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

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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green chilli purée
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
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toasted sesame oil

A flavor oil pressed from sesame seeds and toasted to develop rich nutty aroma; commonly used in Asian cuisine.
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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.
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roasted cumin

A spice derived from the cumin seeds that have been roasted to develop a deeper, nutty aroma and flavor.
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black pepper

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

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
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ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
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nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
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cloves

Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.
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fennel

A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
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bay leaves
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kashmiri chilli powder
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ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

coriander seeds

Dried seeds of the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum) used whole or crushed to add warm, citrusy, spicy notes.

Common questions about Chicken Spinach Salad

Is Chicken Spinach Salad ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Spinach Salad is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This dish consists of smoked chicken, vegetables, dairy (yogurt, cream), culinary oils, lemon juice, herbs, spices, and basic thickener (cornflour) and sugar. It contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.