Pukka

Vegan chicken and mushroom pie

Barcode 5030756006143

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegan chicken and mushroom pie is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring, yeast extract, barley malt extract, spirit vinegar, and palm oil within the margarine. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

wheat flour

A basic flour milled from wheat kernels, often enriched with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, and niacin).
OK

thiamine (vitamin b1)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a dietary supplement or food fortifier; commonly added in small amounts to cereals, bread, and fortified foods.
OK

margarine (palm & rapeseed fats & oils, water, salt)
OK

_soy_ protein chunks 8% (rehydrated _soya_ protein, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, _wheat_ gluten, spirit vinegar, yeast extract, _soya_ protein isolate, flavouring, potato protein)
OK

salt

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

soy lecithin

An emulsifier derived from soybeans used to stabilize mixtures and improve texture in foods.
OK

sliced mushrooms 8% (mushrooms, _barley_ malt extract)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

vegan cream 1% (_soya_)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

_wheat_ protein

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Common questions about Vegan chicken and mushroom pie

Is Vegan chicken and mushroom pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegan chicken and mushroom pie by Pukka is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring, yeast extract, barley malt extract, spirit vinegar, and palm oil within the margarine. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Vegan chicken and mushroom pie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vegan chicken and mushroom pie as ultra-processed markers: soy lecithin, 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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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.