Chicken Fillet Slices

Barcode 5036601998359

Yes — Chicken Fillet Slices is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed additives including maltodextrin, dextrose, acidity regulator (sodium citrate), and stabilisers (diphosphates, trisodium citrate), which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast fillet (86%)
OK

water

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

salt

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

dextrose

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

sodium citrate

Sodium citrate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and drinks.
OK

stabilisers (diphosphates, trisodium citrate)

Common questions about Chicken Fillet Slices

Is Chicken Fillet Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Fillet Slices is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed additives including maltodextrin, dextrose, acidity regulator (sodium citrate), and stabilisers (diphosphates, trisodium citrate), which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chicken Fillet Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chicken Fillet Slices as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, dextrose, sodium citrate. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.