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Cajun Chicken Pasta by MYPROTEIN
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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Barcode 5010482949563
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cajun Chicken Pasta is ultra-processed.

The dish contains several ultra-processed components and additives, including modified tapioca starch, modified maize starch, smoke flavouring, and industrial flavourings and yeast extract in the bouillon and chicken powder. These are industrially processed ingredients and additives used for texture, flavour enhancement, and stability, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked linguine pasta
    Pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water; a common basic carbohydrate ingredient.
  • OK
    cooked seared chicken strips
    Sliced chicken breast, cooked and seared; a lean animal protein.
  • UPF
    chicken bouillon
    Seasoning base made from dehydrated chicken flavor with sugar, starch, salt, yeast extract and garlic powder.
  • OK
    chicken powder
    A powdered seasoning likely containing chicken-derived protein with added flavouring; typical use as a seasoning or base for soups and meats.
  • OK
    dried parsley
    Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • UPF
    modified tapioca starch
    A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    smoke flavouring
    A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
  • OK
    semi skimmed milk
    Milk with reduced fat content (semi-skimmed).
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    grilled red pepper
    Grilled red bell pepper, 6% of the ingredient mix; a vegetable product subjected to heat for flavor but consisting mainly of the pepper fruit.
  • OK
    grilled yellow pepper
    Grilled yellow bell pepper, 6% of the ingredient mix; a vegetable product subjected to heat for flavor but consisting mainly of the pepper fruit.
  • OK
    eatlean cheese
    A dairy cheese product labeled as low-fat (3% milk fat). Consumer-ready cheese. Likely processed to achieve lower fat content.
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable, often used fresh or cooked; the “3%” indicates a small percentage of other ingredients or moisture content in a prepared product.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • 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.
  • OK
    single cream
    A dairy cream with a moderate fat content used for pouring or cooking.
  • OK
    medium fat hard cheese
    A hard cheese made from milk with moderate fat content, typically aged and sliced.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
  • OK
    chicken stock
    A broth made from chicken meat and/or bone, water, and flavorings; typically used as a base for soups and sauces.
  • OK
    yeast extract
    Concentrated extract from yeast used as a flavoring or seasoning.
  • UPF
    cajun spice
    A blended spice mix typical of Cajun cuisine, containing paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders, and various herbs.
  • OK
    dried sage
    Dried leaves of the sage herb (Salvia officinalis) used as a culinary herb for aroma and flavor.
  • OK
    dijon mustard
    A prepared mustard condiment based on mustard seeds, vinegar, and water.
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    red chillies
    Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    reduced sodium salt (salt, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride)
    A salt substitute formulated to reduce sodium by replacing part of the sodium chloride with potassium chloride and magnesium chloride.
  • OK
    colour: paprika extract; cracked black pepper
    A color/flavor ingredient combining paprika extract for color with cracked black pepper for aroma and heat.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.

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Common questions about Cajun Chicken Pasta

Is Cajun Chicken Pasta ultra-processed?

Yes — Cajun Chicken Pasta by MYPROTEIN is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The dish contains several ultra-processed components and additives, including modified tapioca starch, modified maize starch, smoke flavouring, and industrial flavourings and yeast extract in the bouillon and chicken powder. These are industrially processed ingredients and additives used for texture, flavour enhancement, and stability, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cajun Chicken Pasta are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Cajun Chicken Pasta as ultra-processed markers: chicken bouillon, modified tapioca starch, smoke flavouring, modified maize starch, cajun spice. 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.

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