Shawoods

Chicken Tikka and Rice

Barcode 5000354912481

Yes — Chicken Tikka and Rice is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yogurt powder (milk), dried glucose syrup, yeast extract powder, flavourings, and antioxidant (rosemary extract). Dried glucose syrup is an industrially extracted sugar; yeast extract powder is a flavor enhancer; and flavourings are industrial formulations. These move the product into the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

pre-cooked long grain rice

Pre-cooked long grain rice, partially cooked and ready-to-heat.
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

cream powder (milk)

Dried cream, a dairy product with fat and protein; a processed dairy ingredient used to impart creaminess in foods.
UPF

yogurt powder (milk)

Dried yogurt powder derived from milk, used as a dairy ingredient in mixes and snacks.
OK

dried chicken pieces

Dried chicken meat pieces; shelf-stable protein.
OK

salt

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

rosemary extract

Natural antioxidant derived from rosemary used as a flavor-preserving additive.
OK

tomato powder

A dehydrated tomato product used as a dry, shelf-stable ingredient.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
OK

ground spices

Ground spices are dried aromatic plant parts (such as pepper, cumin, coriander) that have been milled into a powder. They contribute aroma and flavor and are used as a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

coconut milk powder

A dried powder derived from coconut milk used as a culinary ingredient and dairy alternative.
UPF

dried glucose syrup

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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.
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

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

dried tomato

Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
OK

onion powder

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

dried coriander leaf

A dried herb from the coriander plant, used to add fresh herby aroma and flavor to dishes.
UPF

lemon juice powder (concentrated)

Powder form of lemon juice obtained by concentrating the juice and drying it for shelf stability.
UPF

milk proteins

Milk-derived proteins (e.g., casein, whey) used as an ingredient.

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Common questions about Chicken Tikka and Rice

Is Chicken Tikka and Rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Tikka and Rice by Shawoods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yogurt powder (milk), dried glucose syrup, yeast extract powder, flavourings, and antioxidant (rosemary extract). Dried glucose syrup is an industrially extracted sugar; yeast extract powder is a flavor enhancer; and flavourings are industrial formulations. These move the product into the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Chicken Tikka and Rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Chicken Tikka and Rice as ultra-processed markers: yogurt powder (milk), rosemary extract, dried glucose syrup, yeast extract powder, flavourings, lemon juice powder (concentrated), milk proteins. 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.