Yes — Peanut Free Satay Chicken with noodles is ultra-processed.
The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA. Specifically, it includes modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), glucose syrup and fructose (industrially extracted sugars), flavourings/flavouring (industrial flavor additives), and lime juice concentrate (an industrially processed concentrate). Because at least one such UPF ingredient is present, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
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Yes — Peanut Free Satay Chicken with noodles by Myprotein is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA. Specifically, it includes modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), glucose syrup and fructose (industrially extracted sugars), flavourings/flavouring (industrial flavor additives), and lime juice concentrate (an industrially processed concentrate). Because at least one such UPF ingredient is present, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Peanut Free Satay Chicken with noodles as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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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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.