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Chicken Triple Sandwich by Tesco
Tesco

Chicken Triple Sandwich

Barcode 5057753894634
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Triple Sandwich is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients such as emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), sodium triphosphate, preservative (sodium nitrate), and palm oil, all of which classify it as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken and stuffing: wheat flour [_wheat_ flour
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • OK
    chicken breast (30%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • 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
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk
    Egg yolk that has been heat-treated to kill bacteria; used as a rich emulsifying or binding ingredient in recipes.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    _oats_
  • OK
    emulsifiers [mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids
  • OK
    mono - and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids]
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    gluten
    Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
  • OK
    soy flour
    Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
  • OK
    sage
    An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
  • OK
    mustard flour
    Ground mustard seeds used to add heat and flavor; often found in spice blends and condiments.
  • 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
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    flour treatment agent [ascorbic acid]
  • OK
    sunflower oil. chicken and bacon mayonnaise: water
  • OK
    wheat flour [_wheat_ flour
  • OK
    chicken breast
    Lean cut of chicken meat, with 20% weight from other ingredients or water as labeled.
  • OK
    smoked bacon (4.5%)[pork belly
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    emulsifier [sodium triphosphate]
  • OK
    honey
    A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
  • OK
    preservative[sodium nitrate]]
  • UPF
    malted wheat flakes
    Flaked cereal made from malted wheat, often used in breakfast cereals. Malted grains can contribute sweetness and fermentable sugars.
  • OK
    wheat bran
    The outer layer of the wheat kernel, high in fiber and commonly used to add texture and nutritional content to cereals and baked goods.
  • OK
    malted barley flour
    Flour milled from malted barley, used in baking to add flavor and baking properties; a single-ingredient cereal product.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    Flour made from wheat that has been malted (sprouted and dried), used to provide malt flavor and fermentable sugars.
  • OK
    sunflower oil. chicken and sweetcorn: wheat flour [_wheat_ flour
  • OK
    chicken breast (26%)
  • OK
    sweetcorn (11%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Chicken Triple Sandwich

Is Chicken Triple Sandwich ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Triple Sandwich by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients such as emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), sodium triphosphate, preservative (sodium nitrate), and palm oil, all of which classify it as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chicken Triple Sandwich are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken Triple Sandwich as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, malted wheat flakes. 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.

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