Waitrose

Chicken Seasoning

Barcode 5000169625224

No — Chicken Seasoning is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and composed entirely of herbs, spices, salt, and demerara sugar, all of which are minimally processed culinary ingredients without industrial additives or processed extracts. No emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial syrups are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

salt

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

red bell peppers
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

tarragon

A fresh or dried leafy herb with a distinctive anise-like aroma, used to flavor various dishes.
OK

lemon peel

Zest or dried rind used for flavoring and seasoning.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.

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Common questions about Chicken Seasoning

Is Chicken Seasoning ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Seasoning by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and composed entirely of herbs, spices, salt, and demerara sugar, all of which are minimally processed culinary ingredients without industrial additives or processed extracts. No emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial syrups are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) 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?

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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.