Asda

Carved chicken breast slices

Barcode 5057172420674

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

Yes — Carved chicken breast slices is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose, which is a refined, industrially produced sugar and is explicitly defined as a UPF ingredient in the NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients such as acidity regulators (potassium acetate, acetic acid) are food additives but would not on their own necessarily make the product UPF under the provided criteria; however, the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken breast**
UPF

dextrose

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

acidity regulators (potassium acetate, acetic acid)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Carved chicken breast slices

Is Carved chicken breast slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Carved chicken breast slices by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose, which is a refined, industrially produced sugar and is explicitly defined as a UPF ingredient in the NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients such as acidity regulators (potassium acetate, acetic acid) are food additives but would not on their own necessarily make the product UPF under the provided criteria; however, the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in Carved chicken breast slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Carved chicken breast slices as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.