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Hunters chicken risotto by Slimming world
Slimming world

Hunters chicken risotto

Barcode 5010482338299
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Hunters chicken risotto is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria, notably yeast extract (explicitly pre-identified as UPF), smoke flavouring, barley malt extract (a processed flavour enhancer), and food additives used as stabilisers (triphosphates, carrageenan, sodium carbonates) in the cooked smoked pork. These industrial ingredients classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Common questions about Hunters chicken risotto

Is Hunters chicken risotto ultra-processed?

Yes — Hunters chicken risotto by Slimming world is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria, notably yeast extract (explicitly pre-identified as UPF), smoke flavouring, barley malt extract (a processed flavour enhancer), and food additives used as stabilisers (triphosphates, carrageenan, sodium carbonates) in the cooked smoked pork. These industrial ingredients classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

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.

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