meat free chicken

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Yes — meat free chicken is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives including rehydrated textured soya protein concentrate (an industrially processed protein ingredient) and natural flavourings (an added flavouring).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

meat-free rehydrated textured soya protein pieces with roast flavoured seasoning rehydrated textured soya protein concentrate (91%) (water, soya protein concentrate)
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed and/or sunflower)
OK

salt

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

onion powder

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

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine). allergy advice: for allergens
OK

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Common questions about meat free chicken

Is meat free chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — meat free chicken is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives including rehydrated textured soya protein concentrate (an industrially processed protein ingredient) and natural flavourings (an added flavouring).

Which ingredients in meat free chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in meat free chicken as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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.