Breaded Chicken

Barcode 5059697770708

Yes — Breaded Chicken is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified starch, spice extract, and paprika extract (all pre-identified as UPF ingredients). It also contains a generic preservative. These industrial additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore classify the product as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken breast (64%)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
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

water

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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

wheat sugar
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

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
UPF

paprika extract

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

preservative

A generic food additive used to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.
OK

sugar

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

Common questions about Breaded Chicken

Is Breaded Chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded Chicken is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified starch, spice extract, and paprika extract (all pre-identified as UPF ingredients). It also contains a generic preservative. These industrial additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and therefore classify the product as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Breaded Chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Breaded Chicken as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, spice extract, paprika 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.