Korean Chicken Bites

Barcode 5060960662415

Yes — Korean Chicken Bites is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several ultra-processed components and additives according to NOVA, such as corn syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup) and natural flavours (industrial flavouring). The presence of these ingredients means the overall product is considered UPF, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary items like chicken, flour, starches, spices, and oil.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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chicken ingredients: chicken thigh 165g
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tapioca starch

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

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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water

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

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

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
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corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
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potato starch

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

Powder made from ground soybeans, used as a protein and flour substitute in baked goods and vegetarian products.
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soybeans

Mature seeds of Glycine max, a legume used to produce many soy-based foods and products.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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skontan pepper
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dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
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black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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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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sugar

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

A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
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corn syrup
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korean style chili sauce (sugar, water, chili pepper, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt), apple puree, sunflower oil, garlic, salt, vinegar, acidulants, natural flavours, garlic paste, salt, allergy advice: contains: gluten, mustard and their derivatives, soya, sesame and their derivatives, sulfites, may contain traces of: nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, fish and their derivatives, and other allergens

Common questions about Korean Chicken Bites

Is Korean Chicken Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Korean Chicken Bites is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several ultra-processed components and additives according to NOVA, such as corn syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup) and natural flavours (industrial flavouring). The presence of these ingredients means the overall product is considered UPF, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary items like chicken, flour, starches, spices, and oil.

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.