Aldi

Chicken breast slices

Barcode 4088600026008

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chicken breast slices is ultra-processed.

Product contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and stabiliser: triphosphates, which are ultra-processed additives used in meat products for texture, water retention, and shelf life. Presence of these UPF ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken breast

A lean, boneless cut of chicken meat from the pectoral area; commonly used protein in cooking.
OK

salt

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

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

stabiliser: triphosphates. made with 119g of raw chicken per 100g of finished product. no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or preservatives. warning: although every effort has been made to remove bones
OK

some small bones may remain. use by: see front of pack. storage: keep refrigerated below 5°c

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Common questions about Chicken breast slices

Is Chicken breast slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken breast slices by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and stabiliser: triphosphates, which are ultra-processed additives used in meat products for texture, water retention, and shelf life. Presence of these UPF ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chicken breast slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken breast slices as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.