premier deli

roasted turkey breast slices

Barcode 5022240016103

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Yes — roasted turkey breast slices is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabilisers (disodium diphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), emulsifier (monopotassium phosphate), and flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

turkey breast (97%)
OK

pea starch

Starch extracted from peas; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder in foods.
UPF

dextrose

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

salt

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

stabilisers (disodium diphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate)
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

acidity regulator (potassium citrate)
OK

emulsifier (monopotassium phosphate)

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Common questions about roasted turkey breast slices

Is roasted turkey breast slices ultra-processed?

Yes — roasted turkey breast slices by premier deli is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabilisers (disodium diphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), emulsifier (monopotassium phosphate), and flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in roasted turkey breast slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in roasted turkey breast slices as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, caramelised sugar syrup, flavourings, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to roasted turkey breast slices?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Roast turkey breast by Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.