Birds eye

Birds Eye Crispy Chicken 2pk

Barcode 5000116111800

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Birds Eye Crispy Chicken 2pk is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm fat (highly refined palm oil), natural flavourings (industrial flavour formulation), and dextrose (industrially extracted refined sugar). These UPF ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and therefore place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast (50%)
OK

fortified _wheat_ flour (_wheat_, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

flour (maize)
OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

breadcrumbs (fortified _wheat_ flour (_wheat_, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, yeast, salt)
OK

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

salt

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

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates)

Common baking raising agents using phosphate salts and carbonates to release carbon dioxide in doughs and batters.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

spices

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

natural colour (curcumin)
UPF

dextrose

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Birds Eye Crispy Chicken 2pk

Is Birds Eye Crispy Chicken 2pk ultra-processed?

Yes — Birds Eye Crispy Chicken 2pk by Birds eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm fat (highly refined palm oil), natural flavourings (industrial flavour formulation), and dextrose (industrially extracted refined sugar). These UPF ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and therefore place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Birds Eye Crispy Chicken 2pk are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Birds Eye Crispy Chicken 2pk as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, natural flavourings, 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.