CHICKEN & CHORIZO CASSEROLE

• OK
  chicken drumsticks and thighs (80%)
• OK
  red onion

  A variety of onion with a reddish-purple skin and white flesh with a mild to medium sharp flavor; commonly used raw in salads or cooked in dishes for sweetness and aroma.
• OK
  red bell peppers
• OK
  chorizo slices (3%) [pork
• OK
  salt

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

  A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
• UPF
  dextrose

  A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
• OK
  garlic paste
• UPF
  sodium ascorbate

  Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
• OK
  nutmeg

  A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
• UPF
  sodium nitrite

  Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
• OK
  oregano]
• OK
  sugar

  Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
• OK
  spices

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

  Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
• UPF
  dried glucose syrup

  Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
• OK
  herbs

  A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
• OK
  tomato powder

  Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
• OK
  garlic powder

  Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
• OK
  green bell peppers
• UPF
  guar gum

  A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in a wide range of foods.
• UPF
  paprika extract

  Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
• UPF
  flavourings

  Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
• OK
  lemon oil. packaged in a protective atmosphere. no artificial colours
• OK
  flavours or hydrogenated fat. warning contains bones. important do not wash poultry before cooking. to avoid cross contamination always ensure utensils and surfaces are thoroughly cleaned before and after use. dispose of packaging carefully. wash hands thoroughly after handling raw poultry and packaging. upon opening a faint smell is released from the pack. this is normal and will disappear when the meat is exposed to the air. cooking instructions oven cook 200°c/400°f / fan 180°c/ gas 6/ 45 mins for best results cook from chilled. remove sleeve and film lid. place on a baking tray and cook in the centre of a preheated oven. stir half way through cooking time. not suitable for microwave cooking. to ensure the chicken is fully cooked
• OK
  insert a skewer into the thickest part of the meat. if the juices run clear
• OK
  not pink
• OK
  it is fully cooked. check product is piping hot before serving. do not reheat. for tenderness and succulence cover with foil and allow the chicken to rest in a warm place for 5 minutes after cooking. alring inctruuctions as a quide only. 67g

Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

• Chicken Breast Fillets Tesco Not UPF
• Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt Sainsbury's Not UPF
• Roast Chicken Slices M&S Not UPF
• Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders Aldi Not UPF
• Chorizo rojano IGP Dulce Artysan Not UPF
• Parma Ham Aldi, Jomi Not UPF
• Pepperoni Properoni Not UPF
• Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices Aldi Not UPF
• Roasted topside of beef slices Aldi,Specially Selected Not UPF
• 5% Fat Beef Mince Sainsbury's Not UPF