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Moroccan Inspired Chicken with Dates and Ras El Hanout

Barcode 5051790670671

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Yes — Moroccan Inspired Chicken with Dates and Ras El Hanout is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative sulphur dioxide, which is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

water

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

onion

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

chickpeas

Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
OK

cooked british chicken (6%)
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

date
OK

apricot
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

ras-el hanout (spices, sugar, cumin seed, coriander seed, salt, dried red chilli, fennel seed, onion powder, black pepper, pink peppercorns, rose petals, black onion seed, ginger powder, galangal)
OK

pear
OK

rapeseed oil

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

salt

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

preservative: sulfur dioxide

A chemical preservative used to prevent browning and extend shelf life in foods such as dried fruits; it is an additive rather than a standalone ingredient.

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Common questions about Moroccan Inspired Chicken with Dates and Ras El Hanout

Is Moroccan Inspired Chicken with Dates and Ras El Hanout ultra-processed?

Yes — Moroccan Inspired Chicken with Dates and Ras El Hanout by Tesco finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative sulphur dioxide, which is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life.

Which ingredients in Moroccan Inspired Chicken with Dates and Ras El Hanout are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Moroccan Inspired Chicken with Dates and Ras El Hanout as an ultra-processed marker: preservative: sulfur dioxide. 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.