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Chicken Arrabbiata by Tesco
Tesco

Chicken Arrabbiata

Barcode 5059697764561
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Chicken Arrabbiata is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains mostly basic and minimally processed ingredients: pasta (water, durum wheat semolina), tomato, chicken breast, vegetables, herbs, spices, basic oils (olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, rapeseed oil), cornflour, and demerara sugar. The only additives are acidity regulators (citric acid, acetic acid), which are simple, common culinary acids and not markers of ultra-processing per the given criteria. There are no refined industrial sweeteners (like glucose syrup or maltodextrin), no flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or manufactured flavorings. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under the NOVA framework provided.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked pasta [water
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina]
  • 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
    chicken breast (15%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • OK
    red chili
    Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • 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
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (citric acid, acetic acid)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.

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Common questions about Chicken Arrabbiata

Is Chicken Arrabbiata ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Arrabbiata by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains mostly basic and minimally processed ingredients: pasta (water, durum wheat semolina), tomato, chicken breast, vegetables, herbs, spices, basic oils (olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, rapeseed oil), cornflour, and demerara sugar. The only additives are acidity regulators (citric acid, acetic acid), which are simple, common culinary acids and not markers of ultra-processing per the given criteria. There are no refined industrial sweeteners (like glucose syrup or maltodextrin), no flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or manufactured flavorings. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under the NOVA framework provided.

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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