Yes — 2 Southern Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, natural flavouring, garlic extract, and spice extracts, which are industrial flavour enhancers and extracts beyond basic culinary ingredients.
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Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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5% Fat Beef Mince
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Yes — 2 Southern Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs 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 ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, natural flavouring, garlic extract, and spice extracts, which are industrial flavour enhancers and extracts beyond basic culinary ingredients.
Nomi flags 4 ingredients in 2 Southern Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, natural flavouring, spice extracts, garlic extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Breaded 16 chicken goujons by By Sainsbury's, Superstars Chicken Nuggets by Little Dish, 22 Chicken pops by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.