Bisto

Bisto chicken gravy

Barcode 5000354919541

Scanned 79 times by Nomi users

Yes — Bisto chicken gravy is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including maltodextrin, palm oil (likely 'palm f'), flavour enhancers like glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, emulsifiers such as soya lecithin, and black pepper extract, all of which classify this as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

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

palm f s calcum
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

flavouring sugar ra glutamate
UPF

disodium 5'-ribonucleotides

A food additive that acts as a flavor enhancer (nucleotide salt). Commonly used in combination with MSG to boost savory taste.
OK

colour (soya lecithin)
UPF

black pepper extract

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

sage extact allergy advice: for allergens
OK

includingo bisto trade marks
OK

designs and logos appea nut

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Common questions about Bisto chicken gravy

Is Bisto chicken gravy ultra-processed?

Yes — Bisto chicken gravy by Bisto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including maltodextrin, palm oil (likely 'palm f'), flavour enhancers like glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, emulsifiers such as soya lecithin, and black pepper extract, all of which classify this as an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Bisto chicken gravy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Bisto chicken gravy as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, 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.