Sweetened Chicken Pieces

Barcode 5060053601765

Yes — Sweetened Chicken Pieces is ultra-processed.

This chicken product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar used for flavor and preservation. The presence of this extracted, isolated sugar ingredient makes the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA system, even though the other components (chicken, brown sugar, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken

A basic animal protein used in many dishes; commonly sold as fresh or processed meat.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

salt

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

Common questions about Sweetened Chicken Pieces

Is Sweetened Chicken Pieces ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweetened Chicken Pieces is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chicken product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar used for flavor and preservation. The presence of this extracted, isolated sugar ingredient makes the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA system, even though the other components (chicken, brown sugar, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Sweetened Chicken Pieces are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweetened Chicken Pieces as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.