Herta

Frankfurter chicken

Barcode 5011546491332

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Yes — Frankfurter chicken is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial ingredients/additives such as dextrose, pea protein concentrate, flavourings, sodium erythorbate (antioxidant), sodium nitrite (preservative), and natural smoke flavouring processes, which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

mechanically separated chicken meat (91.8%)
OK

water

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

chicken skin
OK

salt

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

pea protein concentrate

Protein concentrate extracted from peas, used as a plant-based protein ingredient in foods.
OK

lactose (_milk_)
UPF

dextrose

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

flavourings (_wheat_)
OK

antioxidant (sodium erythorbate)
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

lactic acid culture

A starter culture containing lactic acid bacteria used in fermentation (e.g., yogurt, sourdough).
OK

natural beechwood smoke

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Common questions about Frankfurter chicken

Is Frankfurter chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Frankfurter chicken by Herta is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial ingredients/additives such as dextrose, pea protein concentrate, flavourings, sodium erythorbate (antioxidant), sodium nitrite (preservative), and natural smoke flavouring processes, which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Frankfurter chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Frankfurter chicken as ultra-processed markers: pea protein concentrate, dextrose, sodium nitrite. 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?

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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.