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Chicken Italia 10 Chipolatas

Barcode 5060317350040

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Yes — Chicken Italia 10 Chipolatas is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including sodium sulphite (preservative), yeast extract (flavour enhancer), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), citric acid (acidity regulator), natural flavouring, and beef collagen casings, which place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british chicken

Chicken meat sourced from the United Kingdom, comprising 85% of the product.
OK

pea flour

Fine powder made from ground dried peas; used as a gluten-free flour substitute or thickener.
OK

water

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

seasoning (salt, rice flour, sugar, dried leek, preservative (sodium sulphite), spice, yeast extract, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), citric acid, spice extracts, natural flavouring, herb extract)

A blended spice/seasoning mix containing salt, rice flour, sugar, dehydrated leek, preservative, spice, yeast extract, antioxidants, acids, flavourings and extracts. Used to season foods.
OK

mozzarella cheese

Fresh to moderate-aged italian cheese made from milk, typically used on pizzas and in salads.
OK

slow-roasted tomatoes

Tomatoes that have been slow-roasted to concentrate flavor; a traditional preparation.
OK

basil

A fresh herb used as a flavoring and garnish. In small percentages like 1%, typically used to add aroma.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.

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Common questions about Chicken Italia 10 Chipolatas

Is Chicken Italia 10 Chipolatas ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Italia 10 Chipolatas by HECK is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including sodium sulphite (preservative), yeast extract (flavour enhancer), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), citric acid (acidity regulator), natural flavouring, and beef collagen casings, which place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chicken Italia 10 Chipolatas are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken Italia 10 Chipolatas as an ultra-processed marker: seasoning (salt, rice flour, sugar, dried leek, preservative (sodium sulphite), spice, yeast extract, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), citric acid, spice extracts, natural flavouring, herb extract). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chicken Italia 10 Chipolatas?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Duchy Organic Free Range British Pork Chipolatas. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.