Chicken Biriyani

Barcode 5063210051106

No — Chicken Biriyani is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! A hearty dish made mainly with recognizable culinary ingredients.

This appears to be a prepared chicken, rice, chickpea, lentil, yogurt, fruit, and spice dish. It is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria: the ingredients are conventional foods and basic culinary ingredients, with no artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, highly processed oils, or other qualifying UPF additives. Corn starch and cornflour are basic starch ingredients, while sugar, rapeseed oil, yogurt, spices, and fruit are not sufficient to classify the dish as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked turmeric rice (water, white rice, turmeric)
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cooked chicken (13%) (chicken, water, corn starch, salt)
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rapeseed oil

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

cooked chickpeas (8%)
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red peppers

Red bell peppers providing color and sweetness; a basic vegetable ingredient.
OK

yogurt (milk)

A fermented dairy product made from milk with lactic acid bacteria cultures. Common as a breakfast or ingredient in dishes.
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raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
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mint

A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
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cooked green lentils (6%)
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greek style yogurt (milk)

A strained dairy yogurt, typically thicker and tangier than regular yogurt, made from milk.
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mango puree
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lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
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apricot

A small orange fruit from the Prunus armeniaca tree, typically sweet and juicy when ripe.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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ginger purée

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

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

caraway seeds

Dried seeds of the Carum carvi plant, used as a warm, slightly citrusy spice in breads, sausages, and savory dishes.
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turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
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curry powder
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red chili powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and color; a common culinary ingredient in many cuisines.
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coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
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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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coriander seeds

Dried seeds of the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum) used whole or crushed to add warm, citrusy, spicy notes.
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fenugreek
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chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
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

cornflour

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

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

cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

garlic powder

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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ground oregano

Common questions about Chicken Biriyani

Is Chicken Biriyani ultra-processed?

No — Chicken Biriyani is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a prepared chicken, rice, chickpea, lentil, yogurt, fruit, and spice dish. It is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria: the ingredients are conventional foods and basic culinary ingredients, with no artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, highly processed oils, or other qualifying UPF additives. Corn starch and cornflour are basic starch ingredients, while sugar, rapeseed oil, yogurt, spices, and fruit are not sufficient to classify the dish as ultra-processed.

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?

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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.