Chicken Breast Slices

Barcode 4088600553153

Yes — Chicken Breast Slices is ultra-processed.

This is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial stabilising additives, specifically polyphosphates and triphosphates, which are used to modify texture, retain water, and extend shelf life. These additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category even though the main ingredient is chicken breast.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken breast (98%)
OK

tapioca starch

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

salt

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

stabilisers: polyphosphates
UPF

triphosphates

A class of phosphate food additive used to preserve moisture, improve texture and assist in leavening in processed meats and other foods.

Common questions about Chicken Breast Slices

Is Chicken Breast Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Breast Slices is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial stabilising additives, specifically polyphosphates and triphosphates, which are used to modify texture, retain water, and extend shelf life. These additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category even though the main ingredient is chicken breast.

Which ingredients in Chicken Breast Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken Breast Slices as an ultra-processed marker: triphosphates. 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.