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Smokin’ Chicken & Chorizo Paella by Morrisons - Nourish
Morrisons - Nourish

Smokin’ Chicken & Chorizo Paella

Barcode 5010525235172
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    ingredients water
  • 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
    chicken breast (12%)
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    pearl barley
    Pearl barley is a processed form of barley with the hull removed, commonly used in porridge, soups, and grain dishes.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    risotto rice
  • OK
    white wine
    A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    cauliflower
    A white, compact head of flowering curd with edible florets; a common vegetable used fresh, roasted, steamed, or puréed.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    green pepper
    Green bell pepper, a fresh vegetable used for adding crunch and sweetness.
  • OK
    roasted chorizo (2%) (pork, smoked paprika, salt, garlic, preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), antioxidant (extracts of rosemary))
  • OK
    peas
    Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
  • OK
    edamame soybeans
    Young soybeans eaten as a green vegetable, often boiled or steamed and served in their pods.
  • OK
    skim milk
    Low-fat milk from which the fat portion has been removed; a basic dairy ingredient used as a beverage or in cooking.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    acacia gum fibre
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • UPF
    chicken extract
    Concentrated extract derived from chicken; typically a processed flavoring or stock component.
  • OK
    coriander leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    onion juice concentrate
    Juice concentrated from onions, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and savory products.

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Common questions about Smokin’ Chicken & Chorizo Paella

Is Smokin’ Chicken & Chorizo Paella ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Smokin’ Chicken & Chorizo Paella are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Smokin’ Chicken & Chorizo Paella as ultra-processed markers: chicken extract, onion juice concentrate. 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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