House of Chicken

Buttermilk Chicken Breast Burgers

Barcode 5010069724224

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Yes — Buttermilk Chicken Breast Burgers is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including yeast extract and dextrose, which are industrially produced flavor enhancers/sugars according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary components, but the presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast (70%)
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

buttermilk (cows' milk) (28)
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
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

onion powder

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

garlic powder

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
UPF

black pepper extract

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
UPF

sage extract

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

thyme extract. for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Buttermilk Chicken Breast Burgers

Is Buttermilk Chicken Breast Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Buttermilk Chicken Breast Burgers by House of Chicken is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including yeast extract and dextrose, which are industrially produced flavor enhancers/sugars according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary components, but the presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Buttermilk Chicken Breast Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Buttermilk Chicken Breast Burgers as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, dextrose, black pepper extract, colour (paprika 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.