No — Scottish salmon fishcakes is not ultra-processed.
All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed components (fish, potato, breadcrumb from fortified wheat flour, cream, butter, oils, herbs, spices, vinegar, lemon juice). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorings, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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No — Scottish salmon fishcakes by Sainsbury's Taste the Difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed components (fish, potato, breadcrumb from fortified wheat flour, cream, butter, oils, herbs, spices, vinegar, lemon juice). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorings, flavor enhancers, or industrial syrups, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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.
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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.