Waitrose

British Cooked Chicken Skinless Breast Slices

Barcode 5000169078549

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No — British Cooked Chicken Skinless Breast Slices is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are mainly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients: chicken breast, rice flour, salt, potato starch, brown sugar, cornflour, rapeseed oil. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast (98%)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

cornflour

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

rapeseed oil nutrition typical values as sold preparation: to serve cold: remove energy k from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving. storage: keep refrigerated below 5°c

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Common questions about British Cooked Chicken Skinless Breast Slices

Is British Cooked Chicken Skinless Breast Slices ultra-processed?

No — British Cooked Chicken Skinless Breast Slices by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are mainly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients: chicken breast, rice flour, salt, potato starch, brown sugar, cornflour, rapeseed oil. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed (UPF).

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.