Everyday Essentials

Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Mini Fillets

Barcode 4088600561738

Yes — Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Mini Fillets is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including fructose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), modified tapioca starch (a chemically modified starch), and stabiliser triphosphates. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken (8896)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

rice bran oil

Traditional culinary oil pressed from rice bran; used as a cooking oil and ingredient in processed foods. Not UPF as a basic vegetable oil.
OK

fructose syrup
OK

corn flour (cornstarch)

Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

spices (chill, ginger)
OK

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

salt

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

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

addity regulator: sodium lactate; stabiliser triphosphates; red bell pepper
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

spice extracts (paprika, chill, capsicum)
OK

lime juice powder
OK

key lime oil
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

oregano. warning: although every effort has been made to remove bones
OK

some small bones may remain. no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or preservatives ald2300136 4088600561738 170ge tray recycle gb 4270 film don't recycle at home recycle at recycling point aldi specially produced for: aldi stores ltd
OK

po box 26
OK

atherstone
OK

warwickshire cv9 2sh. aldi stores (ireland) ltd
OK

po box 726
OK

naas
OK

co. kildare. www.aldi.com

Common questions about Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Mini Fillets

Is Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Mini Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Mini Fillets by Everyday Essentials is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including fructose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), modified tapioca starch (a chemically modified starch), and stabiliser triphosphates. These industrial formulations and additives place it in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Mini Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Mini Fillets as an ultra-processed marker: modified tapioca starch. 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.