Sainsbury's

Salmon Brocoli & Cheddar Quiche

Barcode 00279345

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

Yes — Salmon Brocoli & Cheddar Quiche is ultra-processed.

The quiche contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. The presence of this industrially processed fat makes the overall product an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

single cream (cow's milk)

A dairy cream with typically around 18-25% fat, used for pouring or topping alongside coffee or desserts.
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

poached pink salmon (oncorhynchus gorbuscha) (fish) (12%)
OK

pasteurised british free range egg (10%)
OK

broccoli (9%)
OK

cow's milk

Dairy liquid produced by cows, used in beverages, dairy products, and cooking.
OK

taw valley cheddar cheese (5%) (cows' milk)
OK

butter (5%) (cows' milk)
OK

full fat soft cheese (cows' milk)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

salt

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

dijon mustard

A smooth, prepared mustard condiment made from brown/black mustard seeds, water, vinegar, and salt; commonly used as a spread or flavoring.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

white pepper. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. safety: although every care has been taken to remove all bones
OK

some may remain

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Common questions about Salmon Brocoli & Cheddar Quiche

Is Salmon Brocoli & Cheddar Quiche ultra-processed?

Yes — Salmon Brocoli & Cheddar Quiche by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The quiche contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. The presence of this industrially processed fat makes the overall product an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Salmon Brocoli & Cheddar Quiche are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salmon Brocoli & Cheddar Quiche as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.