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Yes — Smokin’ Chicken & Chorizo Paella is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: acacia gum fibre (a stabilizer/thickener), preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate) in the chorizo, and chicken extract. These are extracted/isolated additives and industrial formulations according to NOVA, so the overall product is UPF.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Onion Bhaji
Not UPF
Onion bhajia
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Pizza express margherita
Pizza Express
Not UPF
Quick Cook Crispy French Fries
McCain
Not UPF
Margherita Sourdough Pizza
Crosta & Mollica
Not UPF
Pizza
Crosta&Mollica
Not UPF
Classic Margherita Mozzarella & Tomato Pizza
Pizza Express
Not UPF
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Eridanous, Lidl
Not UPF
Cauliflower Hashbrown
Strong Roots
Not UPF
Naked oven chips
McCain
Not UPF
Yes — Smokin’ Chicken & Chorizo Paella by Morrisons - Nourish is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients: acacia gum fibre (a stabilizer/thickener), preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate) in the chorizo, and chicken extract. These are extracted/isolated additives and industrial formulations according to NOVA, so the overall product is UPF.
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.