Slimming World

korean-style chicken & rice

Barcode 5010482401764

Yes — korean-style chicken & rice is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and extracts: modified tapioca starch (chemically modified starch thickener), smoke flavouring (industrial flavouring), yeast extract (used as a flavour enhancer), barley malt extract (industrially processed extract used as flavour/colour), and stabiliser (acetic acid) in chilli paste. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients under NOVA and indicate an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

jasmine rice (31%) (water, long-grain rice)
OK

cooked seared chicken strips (24%) (chicken breast (97%), modified tapioca starch, sugar, salt, tapioca starch, smoke flavouring, yeast extract, garlic powder, dried parsley, chicken, onion powder, white pepper, rosemary extract)
OK

water

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

red pepper (9%)
OK

carrot

A root vegetable, crisp and orange, commonly used raw or cooked.
OK

dark soy sauce (water, sugar, soya beans, roasted wheat, salt)
OK

spring onion (5%)
OK

caramelised onion
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

rice vinegar

A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

soybean

A legume native to East Asia; edible seeds used for oil, tofu, soy products, and animal feed.
OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

salt

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

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

yeast extract (barley). colour (paprika extract)
OK

chilli paste (chilli, salt, stabiliser (acetic acid))
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

garlic powder

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

antioxidant (citric acid). allergy advice

Common questions about korean-style chicken & rice

Is korean-style chicken & rice ultra-processed?

Yes — korean-style chicken & rice by Slimming World is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and extracts: modified tapioca starch (chemically modified starch thickener), smoke flavouring (industrial flavouring), yeast extract (used as a flavour enhancer), barley malt extract (industrially processed extract used as flavour/colour), and stabiliser (acetic acid) in chilli paste. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients under NOVA and indicate an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in korean-style chicken & rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in korean-style chicken & rice as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.