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Chicken & gravy pie

Barcode 5000169654446

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Yes — Chicken & gravy pie is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and barley malt extract (an industrially processed flavor enhancer), which fall into NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

chicken (29%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

vegetable oils (palm oil (certified sustainable), rapeseed oil)
OK

pork lard

Rendered fat from pork often used for cooking or flavoring. Common culinary fat.
OK

onion

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

cornflour

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

salt

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

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

pasteurised free range egg. chicken extract
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.

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Common questions about Chicken & gravy pie

Is Chicken & gravy pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken & gravy pie by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly processed refined oil) and barley malt extract (an industrially processed flavor enhancer), which fall into NOVA ultra-processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in Chicken & gravy pie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken & gravy pie as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract powder, Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.