roast chicken joint

Barcode 5036615863261

Yes — roast chicken joint is ultra-processed.

Contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and stabilisers (sodium carbonate, sodium citrate), which are additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast

Lean poultry meat (boneless, skinless) commonly used as a protein source.
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

dextrose

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

sodium carbonate (stableiser)

Additive used as a stabiliser in processed foods; not typically a base cooking ingredient.
UPF

sodium citrate

Food additive used as acidity regulator and emulsifier; commonly present in processed foods.

Common questions about roast chicken joint

Is roast chicken joint ultra-processed?

Yes — roast chicken joint is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and stabilisers (sodium carbonate, sodium citrate), which are additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in roast chicken joint are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in roast chicken joint as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium carbonate (stableiser), 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.