Aldi

Tempura Chicken Tenders

Barcode 4061463985972

Yes — Tempura Chicken Tenders is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener), which are classified as ultra-processed additives under NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is considered ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast fillet

A lean cut of poultry meat from the breast, often used as a protein base in recipes.
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

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

raising agents: diphosphates

Food additive consisting of diphosphate salts used as chemical leavening agents in baked goods.
OK

sodium carbonate and dextrose

A mixture of sodium carbonate (alkaline salt) and dextrose (glucose sugar). Sodium carbonate is a basic food additive used as leavening or acidity regulator; dextrose is a simple sugar.
UPF

xanthan gum stabiliser; protein warning text included

Xanthan gum is a common food thickener/stabiliser. The accompanying text includes a protein warning about potential allergen traces.

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Common questions about Tempura Chicken Tenders

Is Tempura Chicken Tenders ultra-processed?

Yes — Tempura Chicken Tenders by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener), which are classified as ultra-processed additives under NOVA. Therefore, the overall product is considered ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Tempura Chicken Tenders are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tempura Chicken Tenders as ultra-processed markers: raising agents: diphosphates, xanthan gum stabiliser; protein warning text included. 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.