TESCO finest

Roast Chicken Breast

Barcode 5059697694509

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Yes — Roast Chicken Breast is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives, including chicken extract, colour (plain caramel), and yeast extract, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers/colorings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast

A lean, boneless cut of chicken meat from the pectoral area; commonly used protein in cooking.
UPF

chicken extract

Concentrated extract derived from chicken; typically a processed flavoring or stock component.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

salt

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

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

cornflour

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

rosemary extract antioxidant

An antioxidant ingredient derived from rosemary extract used to preserve roasted chicken breast; an isolated additive.

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Common questions about Roast Chicken Breast

Is Roast Chicken Breast ultra-processed?

Yes — Roast Chicken Breast by TESCO finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives, including chicken extract, colour (plain caramel), and yeast extract, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers/colorings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Roast Chicken Breast are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Roast Chicken Breast as ultra-processed markers: chicken extract, plain caramel color, yeast extract, rosemary extract antioxidant. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Roast Chicken Breast?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Roast Chicken Slices by M&S Food, Chicken breast slices by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.