Little Dish

Chicken & Veg Risotto

Barcode 5060121673885

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chicken & Veg Risotto is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. Other ingredients like vegetables, rice, basic oils, cream, cheese, and spices are minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked rice

Cooked rice, a prepared grain dish made by cooking rice kernels in water until soft.
OK

onion

An edible bulb vegetable with a pungent flavor, commonly used as a base flavoring in dishes.
OK

tomato purée

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

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

cheddar cheese water

Liquid associated with cheddar cheese production, potentially water containing traces of cheese solids or a brine-like liquid from cheese processing.
OK

tomato

Fresh tomato used as a basic vegetable ingredient in cooking.
OK

milk

Dairy milk, a basic liquid used as a beverage or cooking ingredient.
OK

cooked chicken

Cooked chicken meat, used as a protein source in 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

butternut squash

A sweet, orange-fleshed winter squash commonly used roasted or boiled.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

sweet potato

A starchy tuber with orange flesh, eaten baked, boiled, or fried.
OK

double cream (milk); cornflour

A mixture of dairy cream and cornflour (starch); typically used as a thickener or component of desserts.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

sunflower oil and italian medium fat hard cheese (milk) (3%)

A combination product containing sunflower oil and Italian-style medium-fat hard cheese made from milk, with the cheese portion specified as 3% fat.
OK

spiced cooked rice containing water

A prepared dish consisting of cooked rice with spices and added water.
OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

cooked chicken (contains 94% chicken)

Cooked chicken where 94% of the product is chicken.
OK

cornflour

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

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Common questions about Chicken & Veg Risotto

Is Chicken & Veg Risotto ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken & Veg Risotto by Little Dish is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. Other ingredients like vegetables, rice, basic oils, cream, cheese, and spices are minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Chicken & Veg Risotto are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken & Veg Risotto 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?

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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.