Fridge Raiders

Southern Style Chicken Bites

Barcode 5000342000244

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Yes — Southern Style Chicken Bites is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains modified tapioca starch and dextrose, which are industrially processed ingredients. It also includes an additive stabiliser (sodium tripolyphosphate) and yeast extract, which are markers of industrial processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast

Lean poultry meat; a basic protein ingredient commonly used in recipes.
OK

vegetable oils (soya bean, sunflower)
OK

rapeseed seasoning (salt, spices, onion powder, sugar, herbs, yeast extract, garlic powder, stabiliser: sodium tripolyphosphate, black pepper extract)
OK

rusk (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), salt, raising agent: ammonium bicarbonate)
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

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Common questions about Southern Style Chicken Bites

Is Southern Style Chicken Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Southern Style Chicken Bites by Fridge Raiders is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains modified tapioca starch and dextrose, which are industrially processed ingredients. It also includes an additive stabiliser (sodium tripolyphosphate) and yeast extract, which are markers of industrial processing according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Southern Style Chicken Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Southern Style Chicken Bites as ultra-processed markers: modified tapioca starch, dextrose. 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.