Marks & Spencer

Cod fillet fishcakes

Barcode 00443906

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

No — Cod fillet fishcakes is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic foods (cod, potatoes, vegetables, herbs, spices), culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, salt, lemon juice, cornflour, wheat flour), and vitamin-fortified wheat flour. It does not contain industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or gelling agents. Malted barley appears as a basic cereal ingredient here, not as malted barley extract. Therefore, under the described NOVA-based rules, this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cod (fish) (42%)
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potatoes (23%)
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wheat flour (contains gluten)

Ground wheat flour; contains gluten. Includes added minerals/vitamins as part of enrichment.
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
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fish stock (fish bones, water, carrots, onions white wine, parsley, thyme, black pepper)
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onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
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salt

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

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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reduced sodium sea salt

Sea salt with reduced sodium content; a basic mineral ingredient used for seasoning.
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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ground spices (paprika, white pepper, black pepper)
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malted barley

Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.
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flour (contains gluten). contains salt substitute: potassium chloride

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Common questions about Cod fillet fishcakes

Is Cod fillet fishcakes ultra-processed?

No — Cod fillet fishcakes by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic foods (cod, potatoes, vegetables, herbs, spices), culinary ingredients (rapeseed oil, salt, lemon juice, cornflour, wheat flour), and vitamin-fortified wheat flour. It does not contain industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or gelling agents. Malted barley appears as a basic cereal ingredient here, not as malted barley extract. Therefore, under the described NOVA-based rules, this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

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.