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Chicken shawarma by Chef select
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Chicken shawarma

Barcode 4056489903444
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken shawarma is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients such as spirit vinegar, tapioca starch (a refined starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and isolated micronutrients (zinc, niacin) added as fortification, which place it in the NOVA UPF category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    29% cooked bulgar wheat (water)
  • OK
    bulgar wheat
  • OK
    22% green lentils
  • OK
    20% turmeric couscous (water)
  • OK
    couscous (wheat)
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    20% shawarma chicken (94% cooked chicken [chicken, salt], rapeseed oil, cumin, paprika, mint, coriander)
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    grilled aubergine
  • OK
    sultanas (sunflower oil)
    Dried grapes (sultanas) with added sunflower oil to prevent clumping and improve texture during storage.
  • 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
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    7% mint yogurt (water)
  • OK
    natural yogurt (milk)
    A fermented dairy product made from milk with live cultures, often used as a basic dairy ingredient.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    tapioca starch
    Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    zinc
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    3% pickled red cabbage (red cabbage, spirit vinegar, water, sugar). allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. may also contain crustaceans
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • OK
    fish
    A basic protein ingredient derived from aquatic animals.
  • OK
    mustard
    Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
  • OK
    nuts
    A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
  • OK
    peanuts
    A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    sesame
    A small, tan-to-brown seed used as a food ingredient or topping; mild, nutty flavor.
  • OK
    soya and other cereals containing gluten

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Common questions about Chicken shawarma

Is Chicken shawarma ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken shawarma by Chef select is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients such as spirit vinegar, tapioca starch (a refined starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and isolated micronutrients (zinc, niacin) added as fortification, which place it in the NOVA UPF category.

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.

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