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Yes — Chicken Skewers is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Chicken skewers are ultra-processed because they contain several industrial additives and formulations: paprika extract, modified tapioca starch, sodium carbonates and triphosphates (stabilisers), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and fully refined soybean oil. These ingredients indicate industrial processing beyond simple culinary preparation. Sugar, spices, salt, cornflour, and dried herbs do not independently make the product ultra-processed.
Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Prosciutto Crudo
Tesco, Tesco Italian
Not UPF
Topside of Beef
Tesco finest
Not UPF
Chorizo
Properoni
Not UPF
Organic free range british pork sausages with mixed herbs
Waitrose
Not UPF
Chorizo Riojano
Martínez Somalo
Not UPF
BRITISH LEAN BEEF STEAK MINCE 5% FAT
TESCO
Not UPF
Chicken Breast Fillets
Tesco
Not UPF
Chorizo rojano IGP Dulce
Artysan
Not UPF
Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Roast Chicken Slices
M&S
Not UPF
Yes — Chicken Skewers by Roosters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Chicken skewers are ultra-processed because they contain several industrial additives and formulations: paprika extract, modified tapioca starch, sodium carbonates and triphosphates (stabilisers), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and fully refined soybean oil. These ingredients indicate industrial processing beyond simple culinary preparation. Sugar, spices, salt, cornflour, and dried herbs do not independently make the product ultra-processed.
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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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.