Lidl

Salt & pepper chicken Chipolatas

Barcode 4056489555872

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Yes — Salt & pepper chicken Chipolatas is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives including preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid used as additive), stabiliser (diphosphates), and calcium alginate casings, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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ingredients 85% british chicken
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water

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

grill roasted onion
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

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

dried onion

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

dried sage

Dried leaves of the sage herb (Salvia officinalis) used as a culinary herb for aroma and flavor.
OK

maize starch

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

preservative: sodium metabisulphite; ground coriander
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

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

stabiliser: diphosphates. filled into calcium alginate casings

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Common questions about Salt & pepper chicken Chipolatas

Is Salt & pepper chicken Chipolatas ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt & pepper chicken Chipolatas by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives including preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid used as additive), stabiliser (diphosphates), and calcium alginate casings, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods 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?

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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.