Common questions

Is Ashfields Wafer Thin British Cooked Chicken healthy?

Ashfields Wafer Thin British Cooked Chicken scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is processed and contains additives such as triphosphates and sodium nitrite, which are used to stabilize and preserve the meat but have potential health concerns.

How processed is Ashfields Wafer Thin British Cooked Chicken?

Ashfields Wafer Thin British Cooked Chicken is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ashfields Wafer Thin British Cooked Chicken's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chicken counts in its favor; Pea Starch, Stabiliser: Triphosphates, Preservative: Sodium Nitrite are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ashfields Wafer Thin British Cooked Chicken

Name: Ashfields Wafer Thin British Cooked Chicken
Brand: Ashfields

Ashfields

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 3

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

This product is processed and contains additives such as triphosphates and sodium nitrite, which are used to stabilize and preserve the meat but have potential health concerns. While it provides a good protein content, the presence of these synthetic additives and the level of processing limit its healthiness compared to less processed options.

Key ingredients 5

Chicken

Good

Chicken is a high-quality source of lean protein, essential for muscle maintenance and overall health.

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Salt

Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Pea Starch

Bad

Pea starch is a processed carbohydrate that offers limited nutritional value and can contribute to refined carbohydrate intake.

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Stabiliser: Triphosphates

Bad

Triphosphates are added to improve texture but are processed additives that some consumers prefer to avoid.

Preservative: Sodium Nitrite

Bad

Sodium nitrite is used to prevent bacterial growth and preserve color but has been linked to potential health concerns when consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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