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CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS by TESCO
TESCO

CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS

Barcode 5059697756108
Scanned  7  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial ingredients/additives that make it UPF, including dextrose, yeast extract, and colour (paprika extract), which are pre-identified as UPF. In addition, it includes refined wheat starch and a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid), further indicating industrial processing beyond basic culinary preparation.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken breast inner fillet
    Edible lean poultry muscle from the chest, typically used for roasting, grilling or slicing.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Ground cereal grain flour, often fortified with calcium carbonate to improve mineral content.
  • 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
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • 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.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy 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
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • 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
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
  • OK
    sage
    An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
  • UPF
    flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid)
    Ascorbic acid used as a flour treatment agent to improve dough handling and baking performance; the additional text about chicken and allergens is not part of the ingredient itself.

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Common questions about CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS

Is CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS ultra-processed?

Yes — CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS by TESCO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial ingredients/additives that make it UPF, including dextrose, yeast extract, and colour (paprika extract), which are pre-identified as UPF. In addition, it includes refined wheat starch and a flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid), further indicating industrial processing beyond basic culinary preparation.

Which ingredients in CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, yeast extract, colour (paprika extract), flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid). 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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