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Super Good Mecican Chicken And Lime by Baxters
Baxters

Super Good Mecican Chicken And Lime

Barcode 5012427676909
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Super Good Mecican Chicken And Lime is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed starch used as a thickener/stabiliser, and yeast extract, an industrial flavour enhancer. These additives place the food in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    black-eyed beans (12%)
  • OK
    sweet potato
    A starchy root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins. Commonly baked, boiled, or roasted.
  • OK
    red peppers
    Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    chicken (3%)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    coriander spices
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    chipotle peppers
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    roast chicken stock paste (water, roast chicken stock, yeast extract [yeast extract, salt, sugar)
  • OK
    tomal purée
  • OK
    vegetable juice concentrates [onion
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    leek
    A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
  • OK
    lime yeast extract
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.

Common questions about Super Good Mecican Chicken And Lime

Is Super Good Mecican Chicken And Lime ultra-processed?

Yes — Super Good Mecican Chicken And Lime by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed starch used as a thickener/stabiliser, and yeast extract, an industrial flavour enhancer. These additives place the food in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Super Good Mecican Chicken And Lime are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Super Good Mecican Chicken And Lime as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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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