Quorn

Vegetarian chicken slices

Barcode 5019503039924

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Yes — Vegetarian chicken slices is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as flavourings and the preservative potassium sorbate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mycoprotein (77%)
OK

rehydrated egg white

Egg white that has been dehydrated and later rehydrated for use as an ingredient.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

flavourings (contains milk)
OK

pea fibres preservative: potassium sorbate

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Common questions about Vegetarian chicken slices

Is Vegetarian chicken slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetarian chicken slices by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as flavourings and the preservative potassium sorbate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.