Aldi,Roosters

30 Chicken Nuggets

Barcode 4088600245270

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — 30 Chicken Nuggets is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as dextrose and skimmed milk powder, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, and basic seasonings are not UPF on their own, but the presence of dextrose and skimmed milk powder is sufficient to categorize the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken breast (60%)
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

wheat flour

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

salt

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

dextrose

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

paprika

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

yeast

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.

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Common questions about 30 Chicken Nuggets

Is 30 Chicken Nuggets ultra-processed?

Yes — 30 Chicken Nuggets by Aldi,Roosters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as dextrose and skimmed milk powder, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, and basic seasonings are not UPF on their own, but the presence of dextrose and skimmed milk powder is sufficient to categorize the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in 30 Chicken Nuggets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 30 Chicken Nuggets 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?

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.