Marks & Spencer

Breaded cod fillet

Barcode 00341417

Yes — Breaded cod fillet is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes malted barley flour, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer according to the given rules, and wheat starch, which is an extracted, isolated component. All other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cod (fish) (65%). wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) rapeseed oil durum wheat semolina (contains gluten) wheat starch (contains gluten) wheat gluten salt yeast malted barley flour (contains gluten) colour: paprika extract

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Common questions about Breaded cod fillet

Is Breaded cod fillet ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded cod fillet by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes malted barley flour, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer according to the given rules, and wheat starch, which is an extracted, isolated component. All other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.