Annabel Karmel

Mild Chicken Tikka

Barcode 5060232660118

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Yes — Mild Chicken Tikka is ultra-processed.

This meal is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, an industrially processed flavor enhancer used in the chicken stock, vegetable stock, and as a separate ingredient. These ultra-processed ingredients place the overall product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked basmati rice (47%) (water, basmati rice)
OK

chicken breast (14%) (chicken breast, rice starch, salt)
OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

water

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

apple puree
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

creamed coconut

A coconut product made by processing coconut meat into a creamy paste or block, used as a dairy-free cream substitute or flavoring.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

mango chutney (sugar, mango, salt, ginger, acidity regulator (acetic acid), garlic, cayenne pepper)
OK

chicken stock (chicken, rehydrated potato flake, yeast extract, salt)
OK

cornflour

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

vegetable stock (water, yeast extract, salt, onion powder, carrot juice concentrate, dehydrated potato, sunflower oil, sugar, leek powder, lemon juice concentrate, garlic powder)
OK

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

desiccated coconut

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

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
OK

ground cassia

A ground form of cassia (cinnamon) spice, used as a culinary spice with warm, sweet notes.
OK

ground star anise
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

ground cardamom

Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
OK

ground pimento
OK

ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.
OK

ground clove

A ground spice made from the dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum); used to impart warm, aromatic flavor.
OK

ground nutmeg

Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.

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Common questions about Mild Chicken Tikka

Is Mild Chicken Tikka ultra-processed?

Yes — Mild Chicken Tikka by Annabel Karmel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This meal is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, an industrially processed flavor enhancer used in the chicken stock, vegetable stock, and as a separate ingredient. These ultra-processed ingredients place the overall product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

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?

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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.