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BBQ Chicken by Asda
Asda

BBQ Chicken

Barcode 5057172996636
Not Ultra-Processed

No — BBQ Chicken is not ultra-processed.

Based on the provided ingredients, this product does not contain clear industrial additives (emulsifiers, gums, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups). It appears to be composed of culinary ingredients and basic processed items only.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    mayonnaise [water
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk
    Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    lemon juice from concentrate]
  • OK
    cooked chicken breast (26%) [chicken breast (98%)
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
  • OK
    barbecue sauce (11%) [water
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    oak smoked water
  • OK
    cane molasses
    A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    caramelised sugar
    A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • 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.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • 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
    cloves
    Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.
  • OK
    chilli powder]
  • OK
    white onions
  • OK
    mild white cheddar cheese (milk) (4%)
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.

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Common questions about BBQ Chicken

Is BBQ Chicken ultra-processed?

No — BBQ Chicken by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Based on the provided ingredients, this product does not contain clear industrial additives (emulsifiers, gums, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups). It appears to be composed of culinary ingredients and basic processed items only.

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.

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