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Thai green chicken by The Gym Kitchen
The Gym Kitchen

Thai green chicken

Barcode 5060084346185
Scanned  24  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Thai green chicken is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains pectin, a gelling agent (a processed additive), which falls under emulsifiers/stabilizers/thickeners in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked vegetable rice mix (carrots, onions, water, brown rice, peas, edamame soya beans, line leaf, red chillies])
  • OK
    cooked chicken breast (20%) (chicken breast canffaur, water, coconut milk, onans, semi skimmed milk, herbs, lemongrass, ginger purée, garlic puree, green chill purée, fish sauce water)
  • OK
    anchovy extract (fish)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sugarl
  • OK
    corn flour (cornstarch)
    Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
  • OK
    galangal
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    geling agent (pectin)
  • OK
    concentrated lime juice
    A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.
  • OK
    red chillies
    Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.

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Common questions about Thai green chicken

Is Thai green chicken ultra-processed?

Yes — Thai green chicken by The Gym Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains pectin, a gelling agent (a processed additive), which falls under emulsifiers/stabilizers/thickeners in the NOVA system.

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?

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