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King Prawn, Chicken & Chorizo Paella by Aldi Specially Selected
Aldi Specially Selected

King Prawn, Chicken & Chorizo Paella

Barcode 4088600282503
Scanned  8  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — King Prawn, Chicken & Chorizo Paella is ultra-processed.

This paella contains several ultra-processed components and additives. Yeast extract and smoke flavouring are industrially processed flavour enhancers, which place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA. The chorizo contains curing agents (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate) that are characteristic of ultra-processed meat products. These UPF ingredients mean the overall dish is classified as ultra-processed, even though it also includes many minimally processed foods like rice, vegetables, chicken, and prawns.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    risotto rice (risotto rice, water, red pepper, peas, paprika powder, ground turmeric)
  • OK
    tomato sauce (27%) [tomato
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato passata
    Pureed tomato sauce used as a base or ingredient in cooking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    chorizo (pork, salt, paprika powder, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, preservatives: sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate; antioxidant: extracts of rosemary)
  • OK
    white wine
    A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    smoked paprika powder
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    chicken stock (chicken stock (chicken bone extract, water, salt), yeast extract, water, salt)
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    paprika powder
    Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
  • OK
    fennel powder
    A finely ground powder made from fennel seeds, with a sweet-anise flavor used in cooking and seasoning.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • UPF
    smoke flavouring
    A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    crushed red chillies]
  • OK
    cooked marinated chicken (9%) [chicken breast inner fillet
  • OK
    cane molasses
    A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    white pepper
    White pepper spice ground from peppercorns after removing the outer shell; commonly used as a seasoning.
  • OK
    king prawns (8%) (king prawns (penaeus vannamei) (crustacean))
  • OK
    chorizo (3%) (pork, salt, paprika powder, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, preservatives: sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate; antioxidant: extracts of rosemary)

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Common questions about King Prawn, Chicken & Chorizo Paella

Is King Prawn, Chicken & Chorizo Paella ultra-processed?

Yes — King Prawn, Chicken & Chorizo Paella by Aldi Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This paella contains several ultra-processed components and additives. Yeast extract and smoke flavouring are industrially processed flavour enhancers, which place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA. The chorizo contains curing agents (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate) that are characteristic of ultra-processed meat products. These UPF ingredients mean the overall dish is classified as ultra-processed, even though it also includes many minimally processed foods like rice, vegetables, chicken, and prawns.

Which ingredients in King Prawn, Chicken & Chorizo Paella are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in King Prawn, Chicken & Chorizo Paella as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, smoke 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.

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