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Piri Piri Chicken Wrap by The Gym Kitchen
The Gym Kitchen

Piri Piri Chicken Wrap

Barcode 5060963011883
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Piri Piri Chicken Wrap is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), humectant (glycerol), stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum), and gelling agent (pectin). These industrial additives and the pre-identified UPF ingredient palm oil make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • UPF
    tomato tortilla wrap
    A packaged tortilla wrap made with wheat flour and other ingredients; a ready-to-eat processed bread product.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    glycerol (humectant)
    Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate)
    Baking powder components; leavening agents that release carbon dioxide to raise dough.
  • OK
    red bell pepper powder
    Dried ground red bell pepper used as a spice or flavoring.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    malic acid
    An acidity regulator and flavor modifier often used as a food additive; isolated/synthesized.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    wheat starch]
  • OK
    chicken breast (28%) [chicken breast
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil]
  • OK
    piri piri sauce [water
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    tomato (tomato, tomato juice)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    red chili purée
    A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    lemon zest
    Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    chilli]
  • OK
    lettuce
    A leafy green vegetable used in salads and as a fresh garnish. It is a basic, minimally processed plant food.
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    coleslaw mayonnaise [water
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk
    Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
  • OK
    stabilisers (xanthan gum)
  • UPF
    guar gum
    A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
  • OK
    dijon mustard (water, mustard seed, spirit vinegar)
  • OK
    gelling agent (pectin)]
  • OK
    black turtle beans
    Small dark beans with a creamy texture and mild flavor; typically used in Latin American and Caribbean dishes.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    cabbage
    A fresh cruciferous vegetable, typically used raw in salads or cooked as a side dish; nutrient-rich and minimally processed.
  • OK
    wheat fibre
    A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.

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Common questions about Piri Piri Chicken Wrap

Is Piri Piri Chicken Wrap ultra-processed?

Yes — Piri Piri Chicken Wrap by The Gym Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), humectant (glycerol), stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum), and gelling agent (pectin). These industrial additives and the pre-identified UPF ingredient palm oil make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Piri Piri Chicken Wrap are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Piri Piri Chicken Wrap as ultra-processed markers: tomato tortilla wrap, palm oil, malic acid, guar gum. 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.

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