Chicken Bulgur Curry

Barcode 5063446490410

Yes — Chicken Bulgur Curry is ultra-processed.

A convenient meal, but not ideal for everyday eating.

This is a prepared chicken and bulgur meal with several UPF ingredients. Yogurt powder (milk) is an industrially processed powdered ingredient, while colour (paprika extract) and natural flavor are additives identified as UPF ingredients. Palm oil is also a highly processed refined oil. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed under the specified NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked bulgur wheat (water, bulgur wheat)
OK

cooked marinated chicken (24%) (chicken breast, tomato paste, ginger puree, palm oil, garlic puree)
UPF

yogurt powder (milk)

Dried yogurt powder derived from milk, used as a dairy ingredient in mixes and snacks.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

green chili

Fresh green chili pepper, adds heat and fresh flavor; edible fruit of Capsicum species.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

red lentils
OK

tomato paste

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

roasted vegetables (8%) (red onion, red pepper, reseed oil)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

cumin

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

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.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

cornflour

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

natural flavor

A flavoring agent derived from natural sources used to impart taste. It is an additive and may include extracts, concentrates, or essences from plants or animals.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.

Common questions about Chicken Bulgur Curry

Is Chicken Bulgur Curry ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Bulgur Curry is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a prepared chicken and bulgur meal with several UPF ingredients. Yogurt powder (milk) is an industrially processed powdered ingredient, while colour (paprika extract) and natural flavor are additives identified as UPF ingredients. Palm oil is also a highly processed refined oil. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed under the specified NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Chicken Bulgur Curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chicken Bulgur Curry as ultra-processed markers: yogurt powder (milk), colour (paprika extract), natural flavor. 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.