Little Dish

Mild Chicken Tikka

Barcode 5060121673823

Yes — Mild Chicken Tikka is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient used as a flavor enhancer in industrial formulations. Other ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed according to the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked rice (45%)
OK

tomatoes (13%)
OK

cooked chicken (12%)*
OK

water

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

coconut milk (6%)**
OK

onion

A bulbous vegetable with a strong aroma; widely used as a base flavor in many cuisines.
OK

mango (4%)
OK

cornflour

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
OK

sunflower oil

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

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Common questions about Mild Chicken Tikka

Is Mild Chicken Tikka ultra-processed?

Yes — Mild Chicken Tikka by Little Dish is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient used as a flavor enhancer in industrial formulations. Other ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed according to the given rules.

Which ingredients in Mild Chicken Tikka are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mild Chicken Tikka as an ultra-processed marker: yeast 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.