Why is Chicken Bites classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines a high‑percentage meat base with a complex breaded coating, multiple processing steps and added ingredients such as modified starch, raising agents (E450 and E500), a paprika colour extract (E160c) and sodium citrates (E331), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content of Chicken Bites affect people who need to limit sodium, such as those with hypertension?

With 1.5 g of salt per 100 g (about 600 mg sodium), a typical serving contributes roughly 30 % of the recommended daily maximum, so regular consumption can push sodium intake close to or above advised limits for hypertensive or salt‑restricted diets.

Is Chicken Bites suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

No. The nuggets contain chicken meat, wheat flour and wheat starch, and they may include traces of soy, egg, milk and mustard, so they are neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and halal certification is not provided.

chef select • 400 g

Chicken Bites

Meats And Their Products

Product Insights

Chicken Bites are breaded chicken nuggets containing 78% chicken breast fillet and a seasoned wheat coating. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with several additives such as modified starch, raising agents (E450, E500), colour extract (E160c) and acidity regulator (E331). Belonging to the Meat and meat products group, they provide 213 kcal, 9.8 g fat, 1.5 g salt and 18 g protein per 100 g, offering high protein and fibre but a salt level above the category average.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal213 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chicken nugget, this product contains less fat and calories but more protein and fibre, while its salt and sugar levels are slightly higher.

Ingredients

78 % filet z piersi kurczaka, panierka (mąka pszenna, skrobia pszenna, sól, skrobie modyfikowane, substancje spulchniające (difosforany, węglany sodu), czosnek w proszku, pieprz, oregano, barwnik: ekstrakt z papryki; suszony korzeń selera), woda, naturalne aromaty, regulatory kwasowości (cytryniany sodu, węglany sodu), glukoza, sól, hydrolizowane białko z buraka cukrowego, przyprawy (cebula, papryka), ekstrakty przypraw (papryka chilli, pieprz, kurkuma), olej rzepakowy. Może zawierać soję, jaja, mleko, gorczycę.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.