Waitrose

Chicken karrage

Barcode 5000169656648

Yes — Chicken karrage is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup and yeast extract (an industrial flavor enhancer). Glucose syrup is an industrially refined sugar ingredient, and yeast extract is an extracted, isolated additive used specifically to enhance flavor, both of which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

t film do not p fried chicken thigh fillet pieces in a potato starch coating
OK

seasoned with garlic
OK

ginger and pepper. : chicken thigh filet (609%)
OK

rapeseedoil
OK

cornflour

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

pofato starch
OK

rice wine

Alcoholic beverage produced by fermentation of rice; used in cooking to add sweetness and alcohol.
OK

mirin (glutinous rice, water, alucose syrup, long grain rice)
OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, cacium carbonate, iron, niacin, |thiamin)
OK

diced garlic
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

white for best results cook from chilled. do not reheat once cooled. oven cook |chilled |frozen gas 6
OK

200°c
OK

|wine vinegar
OK

toasted sesame oil

A flavorful, nutty oil pressed from toasted sesame seeds commonly used for finishing dishes or in dressings and marinades.
OK

salt

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

fan 180°c mins 22 mins yeast extract
OK

fermented soya bean
OK

wheat chopped thyme
OK

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

mustard powder

Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

rice flour

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

chili powder

A ground spice mix typically made from dried chili peppers and other spices; can include salt, anticaking agents or additives.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

fenugreek
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

fennel

A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
OK

paprika

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

nutmeg. sunflower oilheat until golden brown and piping hot stand preheat oven. remove al pockoging spreod chicken pieces on a baking tray and place in centre of oven turn hafway through. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

incuding. cereals containing gluten
OK

see in bold. may contain peanuts and nuts. for 1 minute warning: although every care is taken to remove bones
OK

some maý remain first for animal welfare
OK

waitrose com/welare produced for waitrose from british chicken waitrose limited bracknell berkshire 8 storage: keep refrigerated below 5c for use by date see front of pack. freeze as soon after purchase as possible and within the use by date. use rg12 8ya uk waitrose com within one month. suitable for freezing* nutrition 150g e per per typical values as prepared 100g|/2 pack 877 210 (ag o57) 1292 eneray k enerdy kcal fot of which saturates carbohydrate |of which sugars fibre protein salt 309 15427 18.1g 12.3g 2.2ğ 0 9ă l10ğ

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Common questions about Chicken karrage

Is Chicken karrage ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken karrage by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup and yeast extract (an industrial flavor enhancer). Glucose syrup is an industrially refined sugar ingredient, and yeast extract is an extracted, isolated additive used specifically to enhance flavor, both of which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Which ingredients in Chicken karrage are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken karrage as an ultra-processed marker: chili powder. 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.