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Street Kitchen Kung Pao Chicken Asian Stir-Fry Kit

Barcode 9334279004607

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Yes — Street Kitchen Kung Pao Chicken Asian Stir-Fry Kit is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: natural colours (plain caramel, paprika extract), food acid (citric acid), and vegetable gum (xanthan). Xanthan gum is an industrially produced thickener/stabilizer and plain caramel is typically an industrial colouring agent, which place this product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

ginger

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

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

sugar

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

soy sauce [soy sauce powder (soybean extract, salt)
OK

water

Water is a basic culinary ingredient used as a solvent and diluent in foods.
OK

white vinegar

Fermented acetic acid solution used as a condiment and preservative.
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

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

salt

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

vegetable powders
OK

red chilli puree

A puree made from red chilies, usually used to add heat and color.
OK

natural colours (plain caramel, paprika extract)
OK

food acid (citric acid)
OK

black bean powder
OK

vegetable gum (xanthan). allergen advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. may contain gluten

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Common questions about Street Kitchen Kung Pao Chicken Asian Stir-Fry Kit

Is Street Kitchen Kung Pao Chicken Asian Stir-Fry Kit ultra-processed?

Yes — Street Kitchen Kung Pao Chicken Asian Stir-Fry Kit by Street Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: natural colours (plain caramel, paprika extract), food acid (citric acid), and vegetable gum (xanthan). Xanthan gum is an industrially produced thickener/stabilizer and plain caramel is typically an industrial colouring agent, which place this product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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.