Lidl

Birchwood Breaded Chicken Steaks

Barcode 4056489101406

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Birchwood Breaded Chicken Steaks is ultra-processed.

Product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrial flavor enhancer.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

65% british chicken breast
OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

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

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

ground spices (paprika, white pepper)
OK

ground sage

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Common questions about Birchwood Breaded Chicken Steaks

Is Birchwood Breaded Chicken Steaks ultra-processed?

Yes — Birchwood Breaded Chicken Steaks by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrial flavor enhancer.

Which ingredients in Birchwood Breaded Chicken Steaks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Birchwood Breaded Chicken Steaks as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.