Lidl

Garlic & Herb Chicken Kievs

Barcode 4056489711728

Yes — Garlic & Herb Chicken Kievs is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract (explicitly pre-identified as UPF), as well as other industrially processed ingredients such as wheat gluten and refined isolates. According to the instructions, the presence of yeast extract alone is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients 67% british chicken breast
OK

12% garlic butter (salted butter butter (milk), salt], roast garlic purée, wild garlic leaves, cornflour, ground white pepper)
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
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

salt

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

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

rubbed parsley
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

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

sugar

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

ground black pepper

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

paprika extract and sunflower oil (colorant/blend)

A colorant/flavoring ingredient containing paprika extract and sunflower oil; used for adding color and aroma.
UPF

sage extract

Derived from sage leaves; concentrated extract used as a flavoring.

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Common questions about Garlic & Herb Chicken Kievs

Is Garlic & Herb Chicken Kievs ultra-processed?

Yes — Garlic & Herb Chicken Kievs by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including yeast extract (explicitly pre-identified as UPF), as well as other industrially processed ingredients such as wheat gluten and refined isolates. According to the instructions, the presence of yeast extract alone is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Garlic & Herb Chicken Kievs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Garlic & Herb Chicken Kievs as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, sage 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?

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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.