The gym Kitchen

Chicken Katsu

Barcode 5060963012675

Yes — Chicken Katsu is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/ingredients such as gelling agent (pectins) and flavouring, which fall under NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed components. All it takes is one such ingredient for the overall product to be considered UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked brown rice mix (46%) [carrots

A prepared grain mix primarily brown rice with carrots; appears to include vegetables and grains in a ready-to-eat form.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

water

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

brown rice

Whole grain rice with bran layer; commonly used as a staple carbohydrate.
OK

peas

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

edamame soy[a] beans

Young, green soybeans eaten as a snack or in dishes; typically boiled or steamed.
OK

red chillies

Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

lime leaf

Lime leaf (kaffir lime leaf) is a fragrant leaf used in cooking, especially in Southeast Asian dishes, often used to add citrus aroma.
OK

cooked chicken breast (18%) [chicken breast (99%)
OK

cornflour

Cornflour (cornstarch) is a fine starch derived from corn, used as a thickening agent in cooking.
OK

carrots

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

coconut milk (coconut extract)

Coconut milk is a creamy liquid extracted from grated coconut flesh; this variant suggests added coconut extract for flavor.
OK

water

Water is a basic culinary ingredient used as a solvent and diluent in foods.
OK

cornflour

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

wheat protein

Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

spices (contains mustard, celery)

A spice mix likely used for flavoring; may include mustard and celery as components; generally considered a food ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

concentrated lime juice

A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.
OK

salt

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

pectin (gelling agent)

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from fruits, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
OK

fortified wheat flour

A basic flour enriched with added vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Used as a staple baking ingredient.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

fennel

A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

Common questions about Chicken Katsu

Is Chicken Katsu ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Katsu by The gym Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/ingredients such as gelling agent (pectins) and flavouring, which fall under NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed components. All it takes is one such ingredient for the overall product to be considered UPF.

Which ingredients in Chicken Katsu are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken Katsu as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.