Aldi Plant Menu

No Chicken Breasts - Vive LE Vegan

Barcode 4061464755628

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Yes — No Chicken Breasts - Vive LE Vegan is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives/ingredients, including flavouring (industrial flavoring agents) and yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer explicitly identified as UPF). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients under NOVA and make the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

soya protein (24%)
OK

shea oil

Oil pressed from shea nuts; a basic vegetable oil used in cooking and formulation.
UPF

flavouring

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

acidity regulator: citric acid; pea protein
OK

salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

yeast extract

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

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Common questions about No Chicken Breasts - Vive LE Vegan

Is No Chicken Breasts - Vive LE Vegan ultra-processed?

Yes — No Chicken Breasts - Vive LE Vegan by Aldi Plant Menu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives/ingredients, including flavouring (industrial flavoring agents) and yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer explicitly identified as UPF). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients under NOVA and make the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in No Chicken Breasts - Vive LE Vegan are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in No Chicken Breasts - Vive LE Vegan as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, 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?

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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.