Tesco

Breaded Chicken Nuggets

Barcode 5059697403620

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Breaded Chicken Nuggets is ultra-processed.

The product contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. Therefore the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken (39%)
OK

wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
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

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

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

dextrose

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

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Common questions about Breaded Chicken Nuggets

Is Breaded Chicken Nuggets ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded Chicken Nuggets by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. Therefore the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Breaded Chicken Nuggets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Breaded Chicken Nuggets 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.