Batchelors Pasta n sauce

Chicken and mushroom

Barcode 5000354404016

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Yes — Chicken and mushroom is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed components and additives: yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer), generic flavourings, mushroom juice concentrate powder (an industrial concentrate), palm oil (a highly refined oil), and whey powder (a processed dairy by‑product). These extracted and industrially formulated ingredients make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients as sold (greatest first): pasta tubes (84%) (durum wheat semolina, wheat flour)
OK

maize sty eal starch
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
UPF

yeast extract powder

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

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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

mushroom juice concentrate powder (0.5%)
UPF

vegetable oil (sunflower, palm)

A blend of refined vegetable oils from sunflower and palm sources. Used as a basic cooking oil.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

sup ground turmeric
OK

chicken fat

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

black pepper extact. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain celery
OK

egg and soya. elos pue no added msg cooking instructio s - on the hob: water
OK

100ml milk (anu 10g bucter if you fancy) 7oq a 6 ntil pasta is tend

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Common questions about Chicken and mushroom

Is Chicken and mushroom ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken and mushroom by Batchelors Pasta n sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed components and additives: yeast extract powder (a flavor enhancer), generic flavourings, mushroom juice concentrate powder (an industrial concentrate), palm oil (a highly refined oil), and whey powder (a processed dairy by‑product). These extracted and industrially formulated ingredients make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chicken and mushroom are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chicken and mushroom as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract powder, flavourings, vegetable oil (sunflower, palm). 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.