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Tomato and Basil Chicken by Tesco
Tesco

Tomato and Basil Chicken

Barcode 5059697711176
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Tomato and Basil Chicken is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including: chicken extract (an industrially processed extract used for flavour enhancement), gelling agent (amidated pectin – a modified stabilizer/thickener), and garlic/onion powders. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the UPF category under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • OK
    cooked chicken (21%) [ chicken breast. corn starch]
  • OK
    green bean
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato juice
    Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
  • OK
    semi dried cherry tomatoes [tomato
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    oreganol
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    sundried tomatoes
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • UPF
    chicken extract
    Concentrated extract derived from chicken; typically a processed flavoring or stock component.
  • OK
    gelling agent (amidated pectin)
  • OK
    chicken fat
    Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
  • OK
    vegetable juice concentrates [carrot
  • OK
    mushroom
    A fleshy fungal organism used widely as a vegetable in cooking. Low in calories and rich in umami.
  • OK
    onion
    A common edible bulb with a pungent flavor used as a base in many dishes.
  • 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
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    oregano powder. made using thai chicken

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Common questions about Tomato and Basil Chicken

Is Tomato and Basil Chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato and Basil Chicken by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including: chicken extract (an industrially processed extract used for flavour enhancement), gelling agent (amidated pectin – a modified stabilizer/thickener), and garlic/onion powders. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the UPF category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tomato and Basil Chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato and Basil Chicken as an ultra-processed marker: chicken extract. 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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