Birchwood, Lidl

Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast

Barcode 4335619124943

Yes — Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium acetates), stabiliser (triphosphates), and caramelised sugar syrup. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of dextrose alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF, and the additional additives further confirm this classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken (96%)
OK

pea starch

Starch extracted from peas; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder in foods.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

preservatives: potassium lactate
OK

sodium acetates; salt
OK

stabiliser: triphosphates; caramelised sugar syrup

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Common questions about Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast

Is Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast ultra-processed?

Yes — Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast by Birchwood, Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium acetates), stabiliser (triphosphates), and caramelised sugar syrup. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of dextrose alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF, and the additional additives further confirm this classification.

Which ingredients in Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Birchwood Roast Chicken Breast as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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?

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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.