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Charlie Bighams Chicken Kiev by Charlie Bighams
Charlie Bighams

Charlie Bighams Chicken Kiev

Barcode 5033665213121
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Charlie Bighams Chicken Kiev is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic foods and culinary ingredients (meat, butter, vegetable oils, herbs, spices, traditional cheeses, breading made from fortified flour, yeast, salt). It does not contain industrially processed sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, isolated industrial sugar syrups, or other extracted additives on the specified UPF list.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken (72%)
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    roasted tomato sauce (semi-dried tomatoes, sunflower oil, tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, salt, dried oregano, dried garlic)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    breadcrumbs (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), yeast, salt, sunflower oil)
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    parmigiano reggiano cheese (milk)
  • OK
    ciabatta crumb (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sunflower oil, olive oil, yeast, salt, sea salt)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    grana padano cheese (with egg lysozyme*) (milk)
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    red pepper flakes
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    paprika oil. *don't worry
  • OK
    this is a traditional ingredient of nd grana padano cheese. warning: although we do our very best to take out all the bones
  • OK
    some may remain. allergy information for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. may also contain nuts
  • OK
    peanuts and sesame
    A combination of peanuts and sesame seeds; both are edible ingredients used for flavor and texture.

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Common questions about Charlie Bighams Chicken Kiev

Is Charlie Bighams Chicken Kiev ultra-processed?

No — Charlie Bighams Chicken Kiev by Charlie Bighams is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic foods and culinary ingredients (meat, butter, vegetable oils, herbs, spices, traditional cheeses, breading made from fortified flour, yeast, salt). It does not contain industrially processed sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, isolated industrial sugar syrups, or other extracted additives on the specified UPF list.

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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