Seasoned Chicken Steaks

Barcode 4056489824893

Yes — Seasoned Chicken Steaks is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed; best enjoyed occasionally rather than every day.

This is a chicken-based ready-to-cook processed food containing several industrial additives and processed ingredients that meet the UPF criteria. The contributing ingredients are paprika extract, natural flavouring, maltodextrin, spice extract, and stabilisers (E451 and E450). Maltodextrin is an industrially processed sugar, while the extracts, flavouring, and stabilisers are isolated or formulated additives. Therefore, the product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

99% british chicken breast steaks
OK

1% water
OK

salt

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

spices

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

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

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.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
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.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

mint

A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

lemon peel

Zest or dried rind used for flavoring and seasoning.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
UPF

stabilisers (e451, e450)

Additives used to modify texture and stability; includes phosphate stabilisers such as E451 and E450.

Common questions about Seasoned Chicken Steaks

Is Seasoned Chicken Steaks ultra-processed?

Yes — Seasoned Chicken Steaks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a chicken-based ready-to-cook processed food containing several industrial additives and processed ingredients that meet the UPF criteria. The contributing ingredients are paprika extract, natural flavouring, maltodextrin, spice extract, and stabilisers (E451 and E450). Maltodextrin is an industrially processed sugar, while the extracts, flavouring, and stabilisers are isolated or formulated additives. Therefore, the product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Seasoned Chicken Steaks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Seasoned Chicken Steaks as ultra-processed markers: paprika extract, natural flavouring, maltodextrin, spice extract, stabilisers (e451, e450). 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.