Chicken Peanut Stir-Fry

Barcode 4024470060780

No — Chicken Peanut Stir-Fry is not ultra-processed.

The product contains basic culinary ingredients (chicken, wheat, salt, spices, sugar, garlic, onion, coriander, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil, peanut butter, water, cornstarch, calcium). None of the listed ingredients are industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed palm fruit oil. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken

A basic animal protein used in many dishes; commonly sold as fresh or processed meat.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
OK

cornstarch

A fine, gluten-free starch derived from corn kernels, used as a thickener and binder in many foods.
OK

salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

sugar

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

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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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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lemongrass

A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
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fish sauce
OK

soy sauce

Fermented liquid condiment made from soybeans, roasted wheat, water, and salt; used to add savory umami and saltiness.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

peanut butter
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.

Common questions about Chicken Peanut Stir-Fry

Is Chicken Peanut Stir-Fry ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Peanut Stir-Fry is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains basic culinary ingredients (chicken, wheat, salt, spices, sugar, garlic, onion, coriander, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil, peanut butter, water, cornstarch, calcium). None of the listed ingredients are industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed palm fruit oil. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) 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.