Vivera

Plant chicken breast style

Barcode 8718300882944

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Plant chicken breast style is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), methylcellulose (a synthetic thickener), and caramelised sugar used as a colour/flavour additive. These industrial formulations classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

hydrated vegetable proteins [water
OK

_soya_ protein [3.6%]
OK

_wheat_ protein [0.4%]] [65%]
OK

vegetable oils [sunflower
OK

rapeseed in varying proportions]
UPF

pea protein

Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
OK

bamboo fibres
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

vinegar

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

thickener [methylcellulose]
OK

salt

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

pea fibres
OK

_wheat_ fibres
OK

citrus fibres
OK

water

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

starch (contains _wheat_)
OK

psyllium

Dietary fiber from the seeds of Plantago ovata used as a bulking fiber and thickener.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

potato fibres
OK

vitamins and minerals (vitamin b12)

A micronutrient fortification ingredient providing vitamin B12; used to enhance nutritional value.
OK

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Common questions about Plant chicken breast style

Is Plant chicken breast style ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant chicken breast style by Vivera is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), methylcellulose (a synthetic thickener), and caramelised sugar used as a colour/flavour additive. These industrial formulations classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Plant chicken breast style are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Plant chicken breast style as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, natural flavourings. 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?

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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.