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2 Southern Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs by Birds Eye
Birds Eye

2 Southern Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs

Barcode 5000116111848
Scanned  25  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken breast
    A lean animal protein cut from the chest of a chicken; commonly sold boneless and skinless. Rich in protein and moisture.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    starch (wheat, maize)
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • UPF
    spice extracts
    Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
  • OK
    sage
    An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
  • UPF
    garlic extract
    A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.
  • OK
    onion oil
    Oil infused with onion flavor, used to impart onion aroma and taste; typically a processed flavoring or finishing oil.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.

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Common questions about 2 Southern Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs

Is 2 Southern Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in 2 Southern Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs are ultra-processed?

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.

What are healthier alternatives to 2 Southern Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs?

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.

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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