Oakhurst

Cooked sliced chicken

Barcode 4088600001289

Yes — Cooked sliced chicken is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes ultra-processed components: glucose syrup and modified tapioca starch, which are industrially processed additives used for texture and stability rather than basic cooking. Therefore, according to NOVA, this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chicken breast fillet (97%)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

sodium citrate

A salt of citric acid used as an acidity regulator and pH/stabilizer in foods.
OK

sodium carbonates; salt warning: although every effort has been made to remove bones
OK

some small bones may remain. no artificial colours or flavourings. nutrition warning to avoid danger of suffocation
OK

keep this wrapper away from babies and small children. china 01 3700/103264 340ge storage information: keep frozen typical values per 100g food freezer⭑ 452kj/

Common questions about Cooked sliced chicken

Is Cooked sliced chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Cooked sliced chicken by Oakhurst is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes ultra-processed components: glucose syrup and modified tapioca starch, which are industrially processed additives used for texture and stability rather than basic cooking. Therefore, according to NOVA, this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Cooked sliced chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cooked sliced chicken as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified tapioca starch. 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.