Buttermilk chicken fillet
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
5
0 we grade moderate or higher
3 of them not yet assessed here
Fat per 100g
8g
Medium
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (5)
This label lists 2 acidity regulators, 2 raising agents and 1 thickener or gelling agent.
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
E415
Xanthan gum
Thickener and stabiliser
What it is. A fibre made by fermenting sugars with a bacterium, which thickens liquids at very low doses.
Why it is used. Thickens sauces and dressings and gives structure to gluten free baking.
What the evidence says. Passes through largely undigested and is treated as safe by regulators, with no numerical intake limit. Very large amounts act as fibre does, which is a digestive effect rather than a safety one.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E415
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E270 Lactic acid acidity regulator
- E450 Diphosphates raising agent
- E500 Sodium carbonates raising agent
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
Takeaway 4 Buttermilk Chicken Fillets 400g e Cooked skinless chicken breast fillets with added water in a buttermilk flavoured crumb. Ingredients Chicken breast (62%), Wheat flour, Rapeseed oil, Water, Modified maize starch, Buttermilk powder, Tapioca starch, Wheat gluten, Durum wheat semolina, Potato starch, Garlic powder, Salt, Raising agents (sodium carbonates, diphosphates), Acids (citric acid, lactic acid), Black pepper extract, Spices (white pepper, black pepper), Onion powder, Yeast extract, Thyme, Dried skimmed milk, Thickener (xanthan gum), Garlic extract. ALLERGY ADVICE For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain celery, egg, mustard, other cereals containing gluten and soya. Nutrition Typical values (as consumed) Energy Fat
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.