Plan*t Crispy Chick*n Strips 250g

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Plan*t Crispy Chick*n Strips 250g scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerine): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Plan*t Crispy Chick*n Strips 250g's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Baker'S Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Rye Meal, Grains (Rolled Oats, Kibbled Red Wheat, Kibbled Purple Wheat, Kibbled Rye), Canola Oil , Acidity Regulator, Soy Flour, Barley Malt Extract, Emulsifier, Fibre (Pea, Oat, Soy, Wheat), Roasted Barley Malt Flour, Sugar, Vinegar, Malted Wheat Flakes, Mineral (Iron)).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Coconut Oil, Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Mineral Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.