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Wild garlic crispy chicken Kievs by Tesco finest
Tesco finest

Wild garlic crispy chicken Kievs

Barcode 5059697704284
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wild garlic crispy chicken Kievs is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA. Specifically, yeast extract and dextrose are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Yeast extract is an industrial flavor enhancer, and dextrose is an industrially refined sugar. These ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed (e.g., chicken breast, basic oils, herbs, spices).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken breast fillet (67%)
  • 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
    west country garlic and white pepper butter [butter (milk)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    wild garlic
  • OK
    roast garlic purée
  • OK
    white pepper
    White pepper spice ground from peppercorns after removing the outer shell; commonly used as a seasoning.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • 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
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    herbs
    A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Wild garlic crispy chicken Kievs

Is Wild garlic crispy chicken Kievs ultra-processed?

Yes — Wild garlic crispy chicken Kievs by Tesco finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA. Specifically, yeast extract and dextrose are pre-identified UPF ingredients. Yeast extract is an industrial flavor enhancer, and dextrose is an industrially refined sugar. These ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed (e.g., chicken breast, basic oils, herbs, spices).

Which ingredients in Wild garlic crispy chicken Kievs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Wild garlic crispy chicken Kievs as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, 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.

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