Knorr

Chicken Gravy Pot

Q: Is Chicken Gravy Pot ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Gravy Pot by Knorr is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including flavourings, yeast extract, maltodextrin, and multiple gelling agents (locust bean gum, xanthan gum, gellan gum), as well as caramel syrup. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Q: Which ingredients in Chicken Gravy Pot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chicken Gravy Pot as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, yeast extract, caramel syrup, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Barcode 8720182362278

Yes — Chicken Gravy Pot is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including flavourings, yeast extract, maltodextrin, and multiple gelling agents (locust bean gum, xanthan gum, gellan gum), as well as caramel syrup. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

concentrated stock (42%) chicken (0.6%)]
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

chicken fat (2.7%)
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

caramel syrup

A syrup produced from sugar with caramelization and often additional flavorings or color, used as a sweetener or flavoring in beverages and desserts; a processed syrup product.
OK

gelling agent (locust bean gum, xanthan gum, gellan gum)
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

pepper rosemary
OK

antioxidant (extracts of rosemary). 2.3g <1% unile freep long knor rer st 0.6q <1% <0.5g 112g e any comments or questions? <0.5g <1% 0.94g 16% t (8400 kj/)

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Common questions about Chicken Gravy Pot

Is Chicken Gravy Pot ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Gravy Pot by Knorr is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives, including flavourings, yeast extract, maltodextrin, and multiple gelling agents (locust bean gum, xanthan gum, gellan gum), as well as caramel syrup. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chicken Gravy Pot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chicken Gravy Pot as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, yeast extract, caramel syrup, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?