Yes — Peri Peri Chicken Rice is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified maize starch (a refined industrial starch), potassium sorbate (preservative), xanthan gum (stabiliser), and orange juice concentrate (concentrated, processed juice). These indicate NOVA Group 4 processing.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Chicken and Tomato Pasta Bake
Cucina
Not UPF
Chicken korma and pilau rice
M&S
Not UPF
beef Bolognaise
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Butter chicken et riz pilaf
Marks & Spencers
Not UPF
Chicken and Tomato Risotto
M&S
Not UPF
Chicken Korma with pilau
Inspired cuisine
Not UPF
Luxury lasagne al forno
Coop
Not UPF
Beef Lasagne
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans
MindfulChef
Not UPF
Yes — Peri Peri Chicken Rice is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as modified maize starch (a refined industrial starch), potassium sorbate (preservative), xanthan gum (stabiliser), and orange juice concentrate (concentrated, processed juice). These indicate NOVA Group 4 processing.
Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Peri Peri Chicken Rice as ultra-processed markers: paprika extract, modified maize starch, lemon oil, xanthan gum (stabiliser). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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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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.