Birds Eye

Birds Eye Chicken Dippers 12pk

Barcode 5000116112050

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Birds Eye Chicken Dippers 12pk is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and highly processed components, including raising agents (E450, E500), palm oil (listed as 'palm ol'), and added natural flavourings. These are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast (50%)
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

fortified wheat flour (wheat, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

breadcrumb (fortified wheat flour (wheat, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin))
OK

yeast

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

salt

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

flour (maize, rice)
OK

cornflour

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

raising agents (e450)
OK

e500
OK

palm ol
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

natural flavourings (contain celery)

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Common questions about Birds Eye Chicken Dippers 12pk

Is Birds Eye Chicken Dippers 12pk ultra-processed?

Yes — Birds Eye Chicken Dippers 12pk by Birds Eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and highly processed components, including raising agents (E450, E500), palm oil (listed as 'palm ol'), and added natural flavourings. These are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.

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.