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Chicken Chorizo Prawn Paella by Oscar Mayer, Players World Kitchen
Oscar Mayer, Players World Kitchen

Chicken Chorizo Prawn Paella

Barcode 5024593001577
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Chorizo Prawn Paella is ultra-processed.

This paella is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and extracts, including dextrose, preservative (sodium nitrite), antioxidant (rosemary extract), yeast extract, and smoke flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked risotto rice (29%)
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    cooked chicken breast (15%) (chicken, cornflour)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    red peppers
    Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
  • OK
    chorizo (6%) (pork, salt, smoked paprika, paprika, garlic)
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    sodium nitrite
    Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
  • UPF
    rosemary extract
    Natural antioxidant derived from rosemary used as a flavor-preserving additive.
  • OK
    king prawns (5%) (king prawns (penaeus vannamei) (crustacean), water, salt)
  • OK
    peas
    Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    tomato passata
    Pureed tomato sauce used as a base or ingredient in cooking.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    white wine
    A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    ground smoked paprika
    Powdered spice made from dried, smoke-cured peppers. A basic single-ingredient spice used for seasoning; not an ultra-processed ingredient.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    chicken stock (chicken stock, yeast extract, water, salt)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    demerara sugar (white sugar, cane molasses)
  • OK
    turmeric (ground)
    A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
  • OK
    red chillies
    Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    ground fennel
    Finely ground fennel seeds, a common spice used for flavoring and digestive aid.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    lemon juice from concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
  • UPF
    smoke flavouring
    A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice consisting of dried peppercorns, used ground or cracked to add sharp, pungent heat and aroma to savory dishes.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    crushed red chillies

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Common questions about Chicken Chorizo Prawn Paella

Is Chicken Chorizo Prawn Paella ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Chorizo Prawn Paella by Oscar Mayer, Players World Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This paella is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and extracts, including dextrose, preservative (sodium nitrite), antioxidant (rosemary extract), yeast extract, and smoke flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Chicken Chorizo Prawn Paella are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chicken Chorizo Prawn Paella as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium nitrite, rosemary extract, yeast extract, smoke flavouring. 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.

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