Yes — Whole Chicken — Roast in the Bag, Butter Basted is ultra-processed.
Not ideal for everyday eating because it contains several ultra-processed additives.
This is an ultra-processed product because it contains dextrose and maltodextrin, industrially processed sugars that qualify as UPF ingredients. It also contains flavourings, which are industrial flavouring additives associated with ultra-processing. The butter, salt, herbs, chicken, and water are not the factors driving the classification.
Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
6 British Outdoor Bred Smoked Bacon Rashers
M&S Food
Not UPF
finest £3. TESCO finest Finely Sliced Apple Wood S
Tesco
Not UPF
Piri Piri Chicken Slices
M&S
Not UPF
Butter basted chicken breast
M&S
Not UPF
Chorizo de leon
Not UPF
Ham
Not UPF
Cooked ham
co op irresistible
Not UPF
Lean Beef Steak Mince 5% Fat
Birchwood, Lidl
Not UPF
Osk Smoked Wafer Thin British Ham Slices
Alteza
Not UPF
Prosciuto
Aldi,The Deli
Not UPF
Yes — Whole Chicken — Roast in the Bag, Butter Basted by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is an ultra-processed product because it contains dextrose and maltodextrin, industrially processed sugars that qualify as UPF ingredients. It also contains flavourings, which are industrial flavouring additives associated with ultra-processing. The butter, salt, herbs, chicken, and water are not the factors driving the classification.
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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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.