Chicken Satay Meal

Barcode 5059697747274

Yes — Chicken Satay Meal is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains identified UPF ingredients/additives including modified starch, paprika extract, flavouring, and yeast extract, which are industrial formulations used for texture, color, and flavour enhancement.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken thigh (79%)
OK

satay style sauce (10%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

toasted sunflower seeds
OK

coconut milk

A thick, creamy liquid extracted from grated coconut meat, widely used in Asian and tropical cuisines for curries, desserts, and beverages.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

shallot
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
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

soybeans

Mature seeds of Glycine max, a legume used to produce many soy-based foods and products.
OK

salt

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

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

red chilli puree

A puree made from red chilies, usually used to add heat and color.
OK

concentrated lime juice

A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.
OK

fennel

A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

coriander powder

Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
OK

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

cardamom

A small aromatic seed (or pod) used as a spice with a strong, sweet, floral and citrusy aroma.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

yeast extract

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

Common questions about Chicken Satay Meal

Is Chicken Satay Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Satay Meal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains identified UPF ingredients/additives including modified starch, paprika extract, flavouring, and yeast extract, which are industrial formulations used for texture, color, and flavour enhancement.

Which ingredients in Chicken Satay Meal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chicken Satay Meal as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, paprika extract, flavouring, yeast 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.

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.