THS™

Plant-based chicken style pieces

Barcode 5060678710361

Scanned 25 times by Nomi users

Yes — Plant-based chicken style pieces is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), emulsifier xanthan gum, stabiliser calcium sulphate, and protein isolates/concentrates (soya protein concentrate, fava protein isolate). These industrial additives and protein isolates make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

plant-based chicken style pieces made from soya protein (28%). water
OK

soya protein concentrate
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

fava bean protein isolate

A protein powder derived from fava beans, used to boost protein content in foods and beverages.
OK

shea oil

Oil pressed from shea nuts; a basic vegetable oil used in cooking and formulation.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

emulsifier: xanthan gum
OK

stabiliser: calcium sulphate
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Plant-based chicken style pieces

Is Plant-based chicken style pieces ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant-based chicken style pieces by THS™ is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), emulsifier xanthan gum, stabiliser calcium sulphate, and protein isolates/concentrates (soya protein concentrate, fava protein isolate). These industrial additives and protein isolates make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Plant-based chicken style pieces are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Plant-based chicken style pieces as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, fava bean protein isolate. 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.