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Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Barcode 5010482481612

Yes — Creamy Chicken Alfredo is ultra-processed.

This meal is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, modified tapioca starch, glucose syrup, generic flavouring, yeast extract, and xanthan gum, all of which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked fusilli pasta

Pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water, cooked. 31% of the product labeled as this ingredient.
OK

cooked chicken breast chunks

Chopped chicken breast pieces with tapioca starch and salt; typical processed meat ingredient in prepared foods.
OK

semi skimmed milk

Milk with reduced fat content (semi-skimmed).
OK

mushroom

A common edible fungus; a basic ingredient used in many cuisines.
OK

water

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

eatlean cheese (milk)

Cheese made from cow's milk; a dairy product used as a topping or ingredient.
OK

red onion

Red onion with 5% referenced as part of a recipe; commonly used fresh or cooked for flavor.
OK

eatleantm coloured cheese (milk, annatto)

Dairy cheese colored with annatto for appearance.
OK

spinach

A leafy green vegetable commonly used raw or cooked. High in vitamins A, C, and K.
OK

full fat soft cheese

A soft, high-fat dairy cheese made from cow's milk; a dairy product used as a spread or ingredient.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

quark

A fresh dairy product similar to soft cheese, made from cow's milk and cultures; commonly used in desserts and savory dishes.
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
UPF

cheese stock

A cheese-based stock/ingredient containing cheese powder (milk) and glucose syrup.
UPF

flavouring

Flavoring ingredient that may contain barley (gluten) and can be artificial or natural.
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

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

yeast extract

Concentrated extract from yeast used as a flavoring or seasoning.
OK

roasted garlic purée

A basic garlic-based purée made from roasted garlic and water; typically used to impart garlic flavor.
OK

chee butter

Dairy-rich spread presumably made with butter and milk; used to add fat and flavor.
OK

herbs

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

roasted onion powder

Powdered onion that has been roasted to develop deeper flavor; a basic, single-ingredient spice.
UPF

stabilisers with xanthan gum and roasted onion granules

A blended ingredient containing a food additive (xanthan gum) as a stabiliser and dried onion for flavor and texture.

Common questions about Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Is Creamy Chicken Alfredo ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy Chicken Alfredo by MyProtein is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This meal is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, modified tapioca starch, glucose syrup, generic flavouring, yeast extract, and xanthan gum, all of which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Creamy Chicken Alfredo are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Creamy Chicken Alfredo as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, modified tapioca starch, cheese stock, flavouring, stabilisers with xanthan gum and roasted onion granules. 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.