Fray Bentos, Tropicana

Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce

Barcode 5012427044203

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce is not ultra-processed.

Contains mostly basic ingredients (chicken, wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, tomato paste, fat, starches, seasonings). No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other NOVA ultra-processing additives are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

chicken (17%)
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

tomato paste (4.5%)
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

sugar

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

maize starch

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

onion purée

A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
OK

salt

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

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

yeast extract powder (contains barley)
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

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

mace

The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
OK

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.

Common questions about Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce

Is Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce ultra-processed?

No — Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce by Fray Bentos, Tropicana is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains mostly basic ingredients (chicken, wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, tomato paste, fat, starches, seasonings). No industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other NOVA ultra-processing additives are present.

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.

Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce

Ingredients

More in Ready Meals

Common questions about Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce

Is Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan it yourself,right in the aisle

Scan it yourself,
right in the aisle