Is this isn’t chicken shawarma ultra-processed?
Yes, it's ultra-processed
- 1 Unprocessed
- 2 Kitchen staple
- 3 Processed
- 4 Ultra-processed
Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:
- 27 ingredients
- No additives
- Nutri-Score C
Ingredients
Ultra-processing Processing
Plant-based chicken style pieces made from soya protein in a shawarma inspired marinade, Water, Soya Protein 20%, Shea Oil (processing marker), Natural Flavouring (ultra-processing marker), Spices, Mint, Potato Starch (processing marker), Fava Protein Isolate, Salt (processing marker), Rapeseed Oil, Dextrose (ultra-processing marker), ellieeev Psylium Fibre, Pea Fibre (ultra-processing marker), Stabiliser ississss (Calcium Sulphate), Iron, Vitamin B12, bbbbbb mmzzz e rite wantun thanks 're really, and, HOW TO COOK THISTM For best results, pan fry on medium heat in 1 tsp of oil for 6-8 mins, turning NUTRITION Typical value Energy kJ Energy kcal Fat, of which Sa Carbohydrat, of which Su Fibre Protein Salt Iron Vitamin B12 *RI% = Refe average ad One pack c CONTACT Email us (s and write to Building), 45
As written on the pack
Plant-based chicken style pieces made from soya protein in a shawarma inspired marinade. Water, Soya Protein Concentrate (20%), Shea Oil, Natural Flavouring, Spices, Mint, Potato Starch, Fava Protein Isolate, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Dextrose, ellieeev Psylium Fibre, Pea Fibre, Stabiliser ississss (Calcium Sulphate), Iron and Vitamin B12. bbbbbb mmzzz e rite wantun thanks 're really, For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain cereals containing gluten. Packaged in a protective atmosphere. SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS & VEGANS. HOW TO COOK THISTM For best results, pan fry on medium heat in 1 tsp of oil for 6-8 mins, turning NUTRITION Typical value Energy kJ Energy kcal Fat (of which Sa Carbohydrat (of which Su Fibre Protein Salt Iron Vitamin B12 *RI% = Refe average ad One pack c CONTACT Email us: s or write to Building, 45
What makes it ultra-processed
Cosmetic additives
Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.
- Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.
Substances rarely used in home kitchens
Refined or extracted in factories, such as syrups made from starch or isolated proteins. The other hallmark of ultra-processed food.
- Dextrose Dextrose is pure glucose crystallised from starch-derived syrup.
- Glucose Glucose, usually listed as glucose syrup, is cheap, keeps products moist and stops sugar from crystallising.
- Vegetable fiber Isolated plant fibres, such as inulin, oat fibre or bamboo fibre, are extracted industrially and added to change texture or support "source of fibre" claims.
4 ingredients that would only make it processed
Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.
- Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
- Starch Starch extracted from cereals or potatoes, used to thicken.
- Vegetable fat Vegetable fats are oils that are solid at room temperature, such as palm or coconut fat.
- Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.
About this information
- Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5060678710941, last edited 27 March 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
- Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
- NOVA measures processing, not nutrition. For nutrition, Open Food Facts gives this product a Nutri-Score of C (from A, best, to E).
- General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.