Bisto

Best Chicken Gravy

Barcode 5000354915697

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Best Chicken Gravy is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), palm oil (a highly refined oil), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotides), flavourings, ammonia caramel colour, autolysed yeast, and emulsifier (soya lecithin). Because these industrial formulations and additives are present, the gravy is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

9 ultra-processed markers

UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

potato starch

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

salt

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

vegetable ols (palm, rapeseed)
UPF

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotides)

Flavor enhancers containing additives such as monosodium glutamate and disodium 5-ribonucleotides used to boost savory taste.
UPF

caramel color (ammonia-treated)

Food colorant produced by caramelisation of sugars with ammonia (ammonia caramel), used to impart brown color in foods.
OK

chicken powder (2%)

Dehydrated chicken flavoring powder used as a seasoning.
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.
UPF

autolyzed yeast

A yeast extract produced by controlled autolysis, commonly used as a flavor enhancer to impart savory, umami notes.
OK

onion powder

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

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

chicken fat

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

onion extract

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

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
UPF

black pepper extract

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

sage extract

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

onion oi
OK

rosemary extract

A natural extract from rosemary leaves used as a flavoring and/or antioxidant preservative in foods.

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Common questions about Best Chicken Gravy

Is Best Chicken Gravy ultra-processed?

Yes — Best Chicken Gravy by Bisto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), palm oil (a highly refined oil), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotides), flavourings, ammonia caramel colour, autolysed yeast, and emulsifier (soya lecithin). Because these industrial formulations and additives are present, the gravy is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Best Chicken Gravy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in Best Chicken Gravy as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotides), caramel color (ammonia-treated), flavourings, autolyzed yeast, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), onion extract, black pepper extract, sage 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.