Aldi

flamin hot chicken strips

Barcode 4088600241388

Yes — flamin hot chicken strips is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4, including glucose syrup, corn dextrose (both refined, industrial sugars), modified potato starch, stabiliser (triphosphates), thickener (xanthan gum), spice extract, paprika oleoresin, and the pre-identified UPF ingredients raising agents: diphosphates and yeast extract. These additives and industrial formulations go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore place the product in the UPF category.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast fillet (59%)
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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

corn starch

Powdered starch derived from corn, widely used as a thickener and binding agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

diphosphate salts used as leavening agents

Food additive(s) used to produce leavening in baked goods (industrially prepared).
UPF

sodium carbonates; glucose syrup

A combined ingredient consisting of sodium carbonate and glucose syrup. Sodium carbonate is a basic inorganic salt often used as a leavening or acidity-control agent in food. Glucose syrup is a refined sweetener derived from starch. When combined in formulations, the item includes a processed syrup component.
OK

salt

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

corn dextrose (glucose)

Dextrose (glucose) derived from corn; a simple refined sugar often used as a sweetener or filler.
OK

yeast

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

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
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

stabiliser: triphosphates; thickener: xanthan gum; paprika oleoresin

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Common questions about flamin hot chicken strips

Is flamin hot chicken strips ultra-processed?

Yes — flamin hot chicken strips by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial ingredients and additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4, including glucose syrup, corn dextrose (both refined, industrial sugars), modified potato starch, stabiliser (triphosphates), thickener (xanthan gum), spice extract, paprika oleoresin, and the pre-identified UPF ingredients raising agents: diphosphates and yeast extract. These additives and industrial formulations go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore place the product in the UPF category.

Which ingredients in flamin hot chicken strips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in flamin hot chicken strips as ultra-processed markers: diphosphate salts used as leavening agents, sodium carbonates; glucose syrup, modified potato starch, corn dextrose (glucose), spice extract, 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.