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Chicken Kebabs

Barcode 5011182023232
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Kebabs is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because it contains several industrial additives.

This is a chicken kebab product containing several industrially processed additives. Dextrose is an industrially extracted sugar classified as ultra-processed, and sodium citrate is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Refined soya bean oil is a refined oil, while sodium pyrophosphate and sodium tripolyphosphate are industrial phosphate additives used for processing and texture. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Common questions about Chicken Kebabs

Is Chicken Kebabs ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Kebabs is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a chicken kebab product containing several industrially processed additives. Dextrose is an industrially extracted sugar classified as ultra-processed, and sodium citrate is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Refined soya bean oil is a refined oil, while sodium pyrophosphate and sodium tripolyphosphate are industrial phosphate additives used for processing and texture. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

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?

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