Barbecue Chicken Rice Bowl

Barcode 4335619370166

Yes — Barbecue Chicken Rice Bowl is ultra-processed.

This ready meal contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified starch, yeast extract, spice extract, colour, and glucose in the seasoned chicken. These are industrially processed components used as thickeners, flavour enhancers, and colourings, which classifies the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

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

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
UPF

colour (color)

A broad category of additives used to impart or enhance color in foods. Can be artificial or natural: includes tartrazine, sunset yellow, caramel color, etc.
OK

long grain brown rice

Whole grain, minimally processed rice with bran and germ intact. A basic single-ingredient staple food.
UPF

cooked pulled chicken

Cooked shredded chicken meat made from chicken thigh, hydrated and seasoned with water, salt, sugar, glucose, spices, and yeast extract.
OK

red kidney beans

Edible legume, dried and/or canned kidney beans typically used in dishes like chili and stews.
OK

sweet corn

Mature corn kernels, often canned or frozen, used as a vegetable ingredient.
OK

carrot

A orange root vegetable, commonly used fresh or cooked.
OK

red onion

A bulb vegetable with a mild pungency, used in salads, cooking, and garnishes.
OK

spinach

A leafy green vegetable rich in iron and vitamins, often eaten cooked or raw.
OK

black turtle beans

Small, oval beans with a dark, almost black skin, commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. High in protein and fiber.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

Common questions about Barbecue Chicken Rice Bowl

Is Barbecue Chicken Rice Bowl ultra-processed?

Yes — Barbecue Chicken Rice Bowl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This ready meal contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified starch, yeast extract, spice extract, colour, and glucose in the seasoned chicken. These are industrially processed components used as thickeners, flavour enhancers, and colourings, which classifies the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Barbecue Chicken Rice Bowl are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Barbecue Chicken Rice Bowl as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, yeast extract, spice extract, colour (color), cooked pulled chicken. 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.