Spiced Chicken Goujons

Barcode 5010525400204

Yes — Spiced Chicken Goujons is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This appears to be a coated chicken product (like goujons or dippers) based on chicken breast fillet with a seasoned coating. It is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: dextrose (industrially refined sugar), modified potato starch (chemically modified starch used as a texture agent), colour (paprika extract, used as an additive), and xanthan gum (a manufactured thickener). The presence of these additives and industrially processed ingredients places the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast fillet (58%)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, citric acid)
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.

Common questions about Spiced Chicken Goujons

Is Spiced Chicken Goujons ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Chicken Goujons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This appears to be a coated chicken product (like goujons or dippers) based on chicken breast fillet with a seasoned coating. It is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: dextrose (industrially refined sugar), modified potato starch (chemically modified starch used as a texture agent), colour (paprika extract, used as an additive), and xanthan gum (a manufactured thickener). The presence of these additives and industrially processed ingredients places the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Spiced Chicken Goujons are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Spiced Chicken Goujons as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, modified potato starch, colour (paprika extract), xanthan gum. 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.