Chicken Pasta Meal

• OK
  cooked penne pasta (wheat semolina, water)
• OK
  tomato

  A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
• OK
  roasted chicken fillet (8%)
• OK
  chicken breast

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

  A liquid made by simmering chicken bones and vegetables; used as a base for soups and sauces.
• OK
  tomato puree

  A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
• OK
  sliced onion
• OK
  basil

  A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
• OK
  garlic

  A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
• OK
  extra virgin olive oil

  A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
• OK
  salt

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

  Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
• OK
  sugar

  Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
• OK
  potassium chloride

  Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
• OK
  dried oregano

  A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
• OK
  thyme

  A small-leaved, woody herb used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and soups; dried form concentrates its aromatic oils.
• 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.
• UPF
  glucose syrup

  A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
• UPF
  modified starch

  Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
• UPF
  yeast extract

  A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
• UPF
  natural flavoring

  Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.
• OK
  spices

  diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
• OK
  lemon juice concentrate

  Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
• OK
  cider vinegar

  Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.
• OK
  mustard

  Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
• OK
  fat reduced
• OK
  blast
• OK
  bicarbonate of soda

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• Chunky chips Waitrose Not UPF
• Greek inspired whipped fetta salad Sainsbury's taste the difference Not UPF
• Pizza Tesco Not UPF
• Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese Waitrose Not UPF
• Roasted red pepper and vegetable tortilla Marks and spencer Not UPF
• Cheese and Tomato Pizza Lidl Not UPF
• Gastro triple cooked chips McCain Not UPF
• Naked Oven Chips McCain Not UPF
• Onion Bhaji Not UPF
• Onion bhajia By sainsbury's Not UPF