Batchelors

Chicken Sauce

Barcode 5000354403200

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chicken Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, palm oil, palm fat, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), flavourings, and yeast extract, all of which are industrial additives or formulations typical of UPFs.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients as served (greatest first): water
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

cooked chicken (2.5%)
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

onion

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

salt

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

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'- ribonucleotides)
UPF

yeast extract

A savory flavoring derived from yeast; may contain barley and gluten; used as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in foods.
OK

emulsifier (mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids)/ parsley
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
UPF

sage extract

Derived from sage leaves; concentrated extract used as a flavoring.
UPF

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.

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Common questions about Chicken Sauce

Is Chicken Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Sauce by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, palm oil, palm fat, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), flavourings, and yeast extract, all of which are industrial additives or formulations typical of UPFs.

Which ingredients in Chicken Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Chicken Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, palm oil, palm fat, yeast extract, flavourings, sage extract, black pepper 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.