Iceland

chicken skewers

Barcode 5010482908225

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Yes — chicken skewers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes fully refined soya bean oil (a refined industrial oil) and xylose (an isolated sugar), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like potato starch, salt, and sodium carbonates are basic additives and do not change the classification, which is triggered once any UPF ingredients are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast

A lean, boneless cut of chicken meat from the pectoral area; commonly used protein in cooking.
OK

fully refined soya bean oil
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

xylose
OK

aci regulator: sodium carbonates. made with 100g chicken raw meat per 100g finished products. warning! although every effort has been made to remove all bones
OK

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Common questions about chicken skewers

Is chicken skewers ultra-processed?

Yes — chicken skewers by Iceland is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes fully refined soya bean oil (a refined industrial oil) and xylose (an isolated sugar), which fall under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like potato starch, salt, and sodium carbonates are basic additives and do not change the classification, which is triggered once any UPF ingredients are present.

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?

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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.