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No chicken Kievs by Plant Menu
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No chicken Kievs

Barcode 4088600545844
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — No chicken Kievs is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including soya protein, flavouring, carrageenan, rice protein, yeast extract, colour: carotenes, palm oil, methyl cellulose, sodium alginate, and soya protein concentrate, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vegetable oils (rapeseed oil, palm oil, coconut oil)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • UPF
    soy protein
    A protein extracted from soybeans, often used as a meat substitute or texturized protein. It is a processed soy product.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried potato flakes produced by dehydrating cooked potatoes, used in baking and as a thickener.
  • OK
    pea fibre
    Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • OK
    thickeners: methyl cellulose
  • OK
    sodium alginate
  • UPF
    carrageenan
    A gelling/thickening agent derived from red seaweed (red algae) used to stabilize texture and viscosity in a variety of foods.
  • OK
    soya concentrate
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • 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
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • UPF
    rice protein
    A plant-based protein powder/isolated protein derived from milled rice. Processed to extract protein, often used as a vegan protein source.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • 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
    soya protein concentrate
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour made from barley that has undergone malting to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in bread and beer production.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • UPF
    carotenes
    Natural pigment family (carotenoids) used as a colorant in foods; derived from plant sources. If extracted/isolated as an additive, it is considered an industrially processed ingredient.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • 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
    lactic acid
    A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about No chicken Kievs

Is No chicken Kievs ultra-processed?

Yes — No chicken Kievs by Plant Menu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including soya protein, flavouring, carrageenan, rice protein, yeast extract, colour: carotenes, palm oil, methyl cellulose, sodium alginate, and soya protein concentrate, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in No chicken Kievs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in No chicken Kievs as ultra-processed markers: soy protein, flavouring, carrageenan, rice protein, yeast extract, carotenes. 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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