Sainsburys

8 chunky haddock fillet fish fingers

Barcode 00337311

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

No — 8 chunky haddock fillet fish fingers is not ultra-processed.

The product contains fish, breadcrumb made from fortified wheat flour, rapeseed and sunflower oil, water, gluten, cornflour, salt, sugar and spices. These are basic culinary ingredients and there are no isolated industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, industrial sweeteners, maltodextrin, modified starches, industrial syrups, artificial/natural flavorings, etc.), so under the given rules it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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adult ri haddock (melanogrammus aeglefinus) (fish) (60%)
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breadcrumb (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), yeast, salt, cider vinegar, wheat flour)
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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 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).
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cornflour

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

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

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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paprika

Ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
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white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about 8 chunky haddock fillet fish fingers

Is 8 chunky haddock fillet fish fingers ultra-processed?

No — 8 chunky haddock fillet fish fingers by Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains fish, breadcrumb made from fortified wheat flour, rapeseed and sunflower oil, water, gluten, cornflour, salt, sugar and spices. These are basic culinary ingredients and there are no isolated industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, industrial sweeteners, maltodextrin, modified starches, industrial syrups, artificial/natural flavorings, etc.), so under the given rules it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.