Asda

Chicken gravy

Barcode 5054781701774

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chicken gravy is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient used as a flavor enhancer in industrial foods. According to the given rules, any product containing yeast extract must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken bouillon (87%) [water
OK

chicken stock

A liquid made by simmering chicken bones and vegetables; used as a base for soups and sauces.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

salt

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

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

bay leaf

A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
OK

thyme]
OK

vegetables [red onions
OK

carrots]
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

white wine (1%)
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

spices [sage
OK

black pepper

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

sage

Dried sage leaves finely ground into a powder; a common culinary herb used for seasoning.
OK

bay leaf powder
OK

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
OK

thyme]. allergy advice!

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Common questions about Chicken gravy

Is Chicken gravy ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken gravy by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient used as a flavor enhancer in industrial foods. According to the given rules, any product containing yeast extract must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Chicken gravy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken gravy as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.