Breaded Chicken Strips

Barcode 4335619141414

Yes — Breaded Chicken Strips is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA. These include dextrose (listed twice), malted barley flour (a processed flavor enhancer similar to malted barley extract), smoked flavoring (industrial flavoring), chicken powder (a processed flavor concentrate), and paprika extract (pre-identified as UPF). The presence of these industrial ingredients and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like chicken, wheat flour, and oil.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chicken breast fillet strips with coating
OK

wheat flour (unbleached)
OK

oil (mild)
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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

seasoning (salt, dextrose, yeast extract, spice)
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

dextrose

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

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
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.
OK

chicken powder
OK

fried onion
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

hasbean
OK

sugar

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

breadcrumbs

Dried, ground bread used for coating or adding texture to dishes; commonly made from wheat flour with yeast and salt.
OK

fumaric acid
OK

e450
OK

dri salt
OK

smoked flavoring
OK

garlic powder

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

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.

Common questions about Breaded Chicken Strips

Is Breaded Chicken Strips ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded Chicken Strips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA. These include dextrose (listed twice), malted barley flour (a processed flavor enhancer similar to malted barley extract), smoked flavoring (industrial flavoring), chicken powder (a processed flavor concentrate), and paprika extract (pre-identified as UPF). The presence of these industrial ingredients and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like chicken, wheat flour, and oil.

Which ingredients in Breaded Chicken Strips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Breaded Chicken Strips as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, paprika extract. 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.