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Chicken chipolatas

Barcode 4056489296300

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Yes — Chicken chipolatas is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), stabiliser: phosphates, preservative: sodium metabisulphite, antioxidant: ascorbic acid, maize starch, and alginate casings. These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british chicken chipolata sausages with sun-dried tomatoes
OK

mozz th spices gredients 85% british chicken
OK

water

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

2% chopped m-dried tomatoes (tomatoes, salt)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

1% mozzarella cheese (milk)
OK

chopped basil
OK

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
OK

salt

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

dried tomato

Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

stabiliser: iphosphates
UPF

sodium metabisulphite

A sulfur-containing preservative used to inhibit oxidation and browning in foods; it is an additive often used in dried fruits, wines, and beverages. May cause allergic/kata-sensitive reactions in some individuals.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.
OK

rubbed tegano
UPF

dextrose

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

filled into alginate casings
OK

allergy advice for allergens
OK

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Common questions about Chicken chipolatas

Is Chicken chipolatas ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken chipolatas by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), stabiliser: phosphates, preservative: sodium metabisulphite, antioxidant: ascorbic acid, maize starch, and alginate casings. These additives and processing aids go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Chicken chipolatas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken chipolatas as ultra-processed markers: sodium metabisulphite, 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?

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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.