Breaded Chicken Pieces

Barcode 4069365270042

Yes — Breaded Chicken Pieces is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring, which is an extracted additive used to modify taste. All it takes is a single such UPF ingredient (here: flavouring) for the whole product to be considered UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken breast

Meat from the chest area of a chicken. A basic, fresh protein ingredient often used in cooking. Percentage indicates proportion in a mixture.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

pea starch

Starch extracted from peas; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

flavouring

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

rosemary extract

A natural extract from rosemary leaves used as a flavoring and/or antioxidant preservative in foods.

Common questions about Breaded Chicken Pieces

Is Breaded Chicken Pieces ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded Chicken Pieces is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavouring, which is an extracted additive used to modify taste. All it takes is a single such UPF ingredient (here: flavouring) for the whole product to be considered UPF under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Breaded Chicken Pieces are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Breaded Chicken Pieces as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.