How does the sugar and sodium content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can raise blood glucose levels and may require limiting for diabetics, while the added mineral salt (about 0.8 g per 100 g) contributes sodium that could impact blood pressure, so people with hypertension should consume it cautiously.

Is the sunflower oil used in this product a potential allergen for individuals with seed allergies?

Sunflower oil is listed among the ingredients; although it is not a common allergen, people with documented seed or sunflower oil allergies should avoid this product.

Sainsbury's • 160 g

Firecracker chicken breast slices

Q: Why is Firecracker chicken breast slices classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes a firecracker marinade and added ingredients such as dried glucose syrup, sugar, potato starch, stabilisers (sodium triphosphate, potassium triphosphate), colour (paprika extract, E160c), and various spices, which move it into the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Firecracker chicken breast slices are a cooked poultry product that belongs to the meat family (PNNS group: Fish Meat Eggs). The portion provides high protein (20.8 g per 100 g) with low fat (2.5 g) and saturated fat (0.7 g), but it also contains a relatively high sugar level (5.1 g) and several additives, earning it a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification and no Nutri‑Score grade assigned. Overall, the snack is low in calories yet its added sugars, salts and stabilisers may be concerns for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars11.9 g

Fruits & Vegetables0.3 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cooked chicken product, this slice has considerably more sugar and carbohydrates but far less fat and calories while offering slightly higher protein.

Ingredients

British Chicken Breast Fillet (83%), Firecracker Marinade (13%) (Dried Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Tomato Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices (Jalapeño Chillies, Chilli Powder, Chilli, Black Pepper, Cumin), Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Dried Carrot, Sunflower Oil, Colour: Paprika Extract, Coriander, Chipotle Extract), Sugar, Natural Mineral Salt, Potato Starch, Stabilisers: Sodium Triphosphate, Potassium Triphosphate; Chilli Powder.

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