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Salt and chilli no chicken skewers

Barcode 4061464696778

Yes — Salt and chilli no chicken skewers is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract, which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient and therefore makes the product ultra-processed according to the given rules. It also includes fully refined soybean oil and soy protein isolate, which are industrially processed ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

_soya_ flakes
OK

water

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

fully refined soybean oil
OK

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

_soya_ protein isolate
OK

red chillies

Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

spring onions

Fresh green onions grown in soil; mild onion flavor used as a vegetable or garnish.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

salt

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Salt and chilli no chicken skewers

Is Salt and chilli no chicken skewers ultra-processed?

Yes — Salt and chilli no chicken skewers by Plant Menu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract, which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient and therefore makes the product ultra-processed according to the given rules. It also includes fully refined soybean oil and soy protein isolate, which are industrially processed ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Salt and chilli no chicken skewers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salt and chilli no chicken skewers as an ultra-processed marker: yeast 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.