Chicken Bacon Bread

Barcode 5060147111309

Yes — Chicken Bacon Bread is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose, xylitol (artificial sweetener), modified potato starch and modified starch (industrial modified starches), xanthan gum (stabilizer), potassium and sodium lactate, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), unspecified flavoring and chicken flavor with yeast extract (industrial flavor enhancers), emulsifiers e471 and e472i/e472e, black pepper extract, and palm fat (refined palm oil). Any one of these would classify the product as UPF; together they clearly place it in the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

13 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat; fortified flour containing calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

water

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

cooked chicken

Pre-cooked chicken meat, likely from chicken cuts; ready-to-eat after cooking.
OK

chicken breast

Lean cut of chicken meat from the breast.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

xylitol

A sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener derived from xylose; typically produced industrially.
UPF

stabilizers (modified potato starch, xanthan gum)

A composite ingredient listing stabilizers including modified potato starch and xanthan gum, used to improve texture and viscosity.
OK

oatmeal (4%)

Oatmeal consisting of rolled or ground oats; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

cooked bacon

A cured and cooked pork product, typically with added salt, curing agents and possible smoke flavor.
UPF

chicken flavor

A flavoring component often used in processed foods; may contain yeast extract and chicken powder as flavoring agents.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

potassium lactate

A potassium salt of lactic acid used as a preservative and flavor-enhancing additive in foods.
OK

sodium lactate

A salt of lactic acid used as a food ingredient for acidity regulation and moisture retention.
UPF

potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives)

Common food preservatives that inhibit mold, yeast and bacterial growth in a range of foods.
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.
OK

e260 (acetic acid)

Acetic acid used as an acidifier and preservative in foods; commonly found in vinegar.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides

A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
UPF

e472i

E472i is a food additive known as sorbitan monoisostearate, an emulsifier often used in processed foods.
UPF

e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

Food additive in the E472 range, an emulsifier/solubilizer derived from mono- and diglycerides.
OK

spices

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

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.

Common questions about Chicken Bacon Bread

Is Chicken Bacon Bread ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Bacon Bread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose, xylitol (artificial sweetener), modified potato starch and modified starch (industrial modified starches), xanthan gum (stabilizer), potassium and sodium lactate, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), unspecified flavoring and chicken flavor with yeast extract (industrial flavor enhancers), emulsifiers e471 and e472i/e472e, black pepper extract, and palm fat (refined palm oil). Any one of these would classify the product as UPF; together they clearly place it in the ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Chicken Bacon Bread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 13 ingredients in Chicken Bacon Bread as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, xylitol, stabilizers (modified potato starch, xanthan gum), chicken flavor, modified starch, potassium lactate, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), flavoring, mono- and diglycerides, e472i, e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), black pepper extract, palm fat. 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.