Slimming World Free Food

chicken tikka balti

Barcode 5010482414535

Yes — chicken tikka balti is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and explicitly pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Other ingredients are mostly whole or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF according to the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

marinated cooked chicken (35%) (chicken breast (92%), low-fat yogurt powder (milk), rice bran oil, taploca starch, salt, spices, garlic paste, tomato paste, ginger paste, colour (paprika extract), black pepper extract)
OK

passata (tomato purée)

Tomato purée used as a base sauce in cooking.
OK

roasted red pepper (10%)
OK

roasted red onion (10%)
OK

water

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

tomato paste

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

green pepper

Green bell pepper, a fresh vegetable used for adding crunch and sweetness.
OK

chopped tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice)

Tomatoes that have been chopped, with juice from the tomatoes.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

caramelised onion
OK

garlic parée
OK

butternut squash
OK

ginger purée

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

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

spices (contain mustard, celery)
OK

dried tomato

Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
UPF

yeast extract

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

salt

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

maize starch

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

green chill
OK

roasted garlic granules garlic powder
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

lime juice. allergy advice

Common questions about chicken tikka balti

Is chicken tikka balti ultra-processed?

Yes — chicken tikka balti by Slimming World Free Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and explicitly pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Other ingredients are mostly whole or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF according to the given rules.

Which ingredients in chicken tikka balti are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in chicken tikka balti as an ultra-processed marker: yeast 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.