Sainsburys

Vegetable fingers

Barcode 00184953

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetable fingers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the product contains refined wheat-based breading plus several industrial/isolated ingredients such as spirit vinegar, pea fibre, and onion powder. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, so under NOVA this is an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

breadcrumb coating (40%) (batter (water, fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), cornflour, sugar, paprika, white pepper), breadcrumb (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, yeast, salt, spirit vinegar), sunflower oil)
OK

sweetcorn (24%)
OK

carrot

A root vegetable rich in beta-carotene and dietary fiber.
OK

peas

Dried or fresh peas used as a vegetable ingredient; a legume that can also be milled into flour.
OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

onion (1.8%)
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

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

water

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

salt

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

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

caster sugar

Finely granulated white sugar used in baking.
OK

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

white pepper. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

not suitable for customers with an allergy to peanuts or nuts due to manufacturing methods

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Common questions about Vegetable fingers

Is Vegetable fingers ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable fingers by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the product contains refined wheat-based breading plus several industrial/isolated ingredients such as spirit vinegar, pea fibre, and onion powder. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, so under NOVA this is an ultra-processed food.

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.