Chicken Stew

Barcode 5060503506022

No — Chicken Stew is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

Chicken stew is not ultra-processed because it consists of recognizable whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: chicken, vegetables, tomato purée, onion, cornflour, vegetable stock, yogurt, salt, sugar, and herbs. None of these ingredients is an industrial formulation or UPF additive under the stated NOVA criteria. The vegetable stock could contain additives in some formulations, but no specific UPF additives are identified here.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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chicken

A basic animal protein used in many dishes; commonly sold as fresh or processed meat.
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potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
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carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
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peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
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green beans

Green beans (haricots verts) are fresh or frozen beans used as a vegetable in dishes.
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tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
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onion

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

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

Liquid or powder made from vegetables simmered to extract flavor, used as a base for soups and sauces. May be packaged as a powder or cubic stock.
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natural yogurt
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salt

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

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

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

Common questions about Chicken Stew

Is Chicken Stew ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Stew is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Chicken stew is not ultra-processed because it consists of recognizable whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: chicken, vegetables, tomato purée, onion, cornflour, vegetable stock, yogurt, salt, sugar, and herbs. None of these ingredients is an industrial formulation or UPF additive under the stated NOVA criteria. The vegetable stock could contain additives in some formulations, but no specific UPF additives are identified here.

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.