Mango Coconut Chicken

Barcode 4061459444711

Yes — Mango Coconut Chicken is ultra-processed.

This chicken-based dish contains industrial additives such as stabiliser guar gum, added flavouring, and paprika extract, which place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though many of the other ingredients (chicken, spices, juices) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast (92%)
OK

sugar

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

coconut

A tropical fruit from the coconut palm; the edible white meat (copra) and liquid inside are commonly consumed in various forms (fresh, dried, milk, oil).
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

mango juice powder
OK

red bell pepper
OK

cilantro
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

garlic powder

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

pineapple juice concentrate powder
UPF

guar gum (stabiliser)

A plant-derived thickener and stabiliser used to improve texture and emulsion stability in foods.
OK

lime juice concentrate

Concentrated lime juice; a basic fruit juice ingredient used for flavoring and acidity.
OK

chili flakes

Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
OK

ground black pepper

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

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
OK

sunflower seed oil
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

paprika extract

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

Common questions about Mango Coconut Chicken

Is Mango Coconut Chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Mango Coconut Chicken is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chicken-based dish contains industrial additives such as stabiliser guar gum, added flavouring, and paprika extract, which place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though many of the other ingredients (chicken, spices, juices) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Mango Coconut Chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Mango Coconut Chicken as ultra-processed markers: guar gum (stabiliser), flavouring, paprika 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?

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.