Little Dish

Superstars Chicken Nuggets

Barcode 5060121673632

Yes — Superstars Chicken Nuggets is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient: gluten free breadcrumb coating*. Ultra-processed industrial ingredients within this coating contribute to the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british chicken breast

Lean poultry meat from chicken raised in Britain; commonly used as a protein source.
UPF

gluten-free breadcrumb coating

A prepared coating made from gluten-free breadcrumbs (and possibly starch, seasonings) used for frying or baking.
OK

cauliflower

White cruciferous vegetable, eaten raw or cooked, used as a vegetable/side.
OK

potato flour

Finely ground starch from potatoes, used as a gluten-free flour alternative.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic purée

Garlic purée with a gluten-free breadcrumb coating made with rice flour; a prepared, ready-to-use ingredient for coating or stuffing.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
OK

water

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Superstars Chicken Nuggets

Is Superstars Chicken Nuggets ultra-processed?

Yes — Superstars Chicken Nuggets by Little Dish is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient: gluten free breadcrumb coating*. Ultra-processed industrial ingredients within this coating contribute to the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Superstars Chicken Nuggets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Superstars Chicken Nuggets as an ultra-processed marker: gluten-free breadcrumb coating. 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.