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2 Wild Garlic and Jersey Butter Chicken Kievs by Aldi,Specially Selected
Aldi,Specially Selected

2 Wild Garlic and Jersey Butter Chicken Kievs

Barcode 4088600333915
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 2 Wild Garlic and Jersey Butter Chicken Kievs is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient and flavour enhancer) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener). These are industrially processed additives that place the food in the UPF category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken breast fillet (72%)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    salted jersey butter (4%) (jersey cream (milk))
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    salted butter (butter (milk))
  • OK
    wild garlic
    A pungent, edible bulb or leaves of Allium ursinum, used as a flavoring in dishes. Contains alliin and distinctive garlicky aroma.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • 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
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • 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
    rye flour
    Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
  • 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper
    Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
  • OK
    starter culture
    A microbial culture used to initiate fermentation in foods, such as bread or dairy products.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
  • OK
    raising agent: ammonium carbonates; colour: paprika extract; sage extract
  • UPF
    xanthan gum (stabiliser)
    A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.

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Common questions about 2 Wild Garlic and Jersey Butter Chicken Kievs

Is 2 Wild Garlic and Jersey Butter Chicken Kievs ultra-processed?

Yes — 2 Wild Garlic and Jersey Butter Chicken Kievs by Aldi,Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient and flavour enhancer) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener). These are industrially processed additives that place the food in the UPF category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in 2 Wild Garlic and Jersey Butter Chicken Kievs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 2 Wild Garlic and Jersey Butter Chicken Kievs as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, xanthan gum (stabiliser). 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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