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Piri piri chicken by The Gym Kitchen
The Gym Kitchen

Piri piri chicken

Barcode 5060084345591
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Piri piri chicken is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains pectin, an industrial gelling/thickening agent. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives classifies a food as ultra-processed, even if many other ingredients are whole or minimally processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked brown rice (25%) [water
  • OK
    brown rice]
  • OK
    cooked marinated chicken breast (22%) [chicken breast
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • UPF
    yogurt powder (milk)
    Dried yogurt powder derived from milk, used as a dairy ingredient in mixes and snacks.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    green chilli purée
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    fenugreek
  • OK
    coriander powder
    Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
  • OK
    cumin powder
    Ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a warm, earthy spice used in various cuisines.
  • OK
    ginger powder
    Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.
  • 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
    mace
    The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
  • OK
    star anise
    A dried fruit of Illicium verum, used whole or ground as a spice and flavoring.
  • 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
    basil flakes
  • OK
    paprika extract]
  • OK
    broccoli (19%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    carrots (8%)
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    red peppers
    Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    red quinoa (1%)
  • OK
    chilli purée
    A blended paste of chili peppers, often used to add heat and flavour to dishes.
  • OK
    yellow split peas
    A dried legume used to make soups and stews; creamy texture when cooked.
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    smoked water
    Water infused with smoke flavors or compounds used as a flavoring agent in cooking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    pectin
    A natural polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • 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
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    black pepper. allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
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Common questions about Piri piri chicken

Is Piri piri chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Piri piri chicken by The Gym Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains pectin, an industrial gelling/thickening agent. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives classifies a food as ultra-processed, even if many other ingredients are whole or minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Piri piri chicken are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Piri piri chicken as ultra-processed markers: yogurt powder (milk), smoked water. 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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