Chicken Curry Rice Bowl

Barcode 9040127111112

Yes — Chicken Curry Rice Bowl is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as thickener (corn starch), modified starch, glucose syrup, palm oil, yeast extract, natural flavouring, and separate added thickener. These are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken curry (73%) (curry sauce (water, sugar, salt, thickener (corn starch), modified starch, onion, glucose syrup, coconut milk powder, curry powder, yeast extract, garlic powder, ginger powder, spices, natural flavouring), cooked chicken breast (chicken breast (95%), water, corn starch, salt, sugar), vegetable oil (rapeseed oil, palm oil), dried long grain rice, cooked noodles (wheat flour, water, salt), instant coated fried chicken breast pieces (chicken breast (80%), rice crumbs (rice flour, salt), wheat flour, corn starch, seasoning (salt, spices), sugar, wheat gluten, palm oil)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

salt

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

thickener

A generic food additive used to thicken textures, such as gums or starches (e.g., xanthan gum, carrageenan, or modified starch).
OK

coconut milk powder

A dried powder derived from coconut milk used as a culinary ingredient and dairy alternative.
OK

curry powder
UPF

yeast extract

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

garlic powder

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

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
OK

spices

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

cooked chicken breast
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

dried long grain rice
OK

cooked noodles
OK

instant coated fried chicken breast pieces

Common questions about Chicken Curry Rice Bowl

Is Chicken Curry Rice Bowl ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Curry Rice Bowl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as thickener (corn starch), modified starch, glucose syrup, palm oil, yeast extract, natural flavouring, and separate added thickener. These are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Chicken Curry Rice Bowl are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chicken Curry Rice Bowl as ultra-processed markers: thickener, yeast extract, natural 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.