Sainsbury’s

Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers

Barcode 00175470

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

No — Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic foods and culinary ingredients: fish, fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, starches, salt, yeast, and natural color extracts (paprika, curcumin, turmeric). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, industrial sugar syrups, flavor enhancers, or refined/hydrogenated specialty oils. Therefore, under the given criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

alaska pollock (theragra chalcogramma) (fish) (64%)
OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

paprika extract colour

A colour additive derived from paprika used to impart red/orange hue to foods.
OK

curcumin; turmeric

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Common questions about Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers

Is Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers ultra-processed?

No — Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic foods and culinary ingredients: fish, fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, starches, salt, yeast, and natural color extracts (paprika, curcumin, turmeric). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, industrial sugar syrups, flavor enhancers, or refined/hydrogenated specialty oils. Therefore, under the given criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract colour. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.