Oxo

Chicken

Barcode 5000175411118

Scanned 40 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chicken is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and extracts, including dried glucose syrup, flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), yeast extract, flavouring, onion extract, and colour (ammonia caramel). These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients (greatest first): wheatflour
OK

salt

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

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
UPF

monosodium glutamate

A flavor-enhancing additive used to intensify taste.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

chicken fat (chicken)
OK

potato starch

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

chicken extract (2%)
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
OK

colour (ammonia caramel). allergy advice: contains wheat
OK

gluten

A protein composite found in wheat and other cereals; used as a binding agent in doughs and baked goods.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Chicken

Is Chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken by Oxo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and extracts, including dried glucose syrup, flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), yeast extract, flavouring, onion extract, and colour (ammonia caramel). These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chicken as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, flavouring, onion extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chicken?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chicken stock by Sainsbury's inspired to cook, Chicken stock. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.