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Scottish Salmon Fillets

Barcode 00508896

No — Scottish Salmon Fillets is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are just salmon (99%) and sea salt, which are basic, minimally processed foods with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. This fits NOVA group 1 (unprocessed/minimally processed foods), not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

salmon (99%) (_fish_)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Scottish Salmon Fillets

Is Scottish Salmon Fillets ultra-processed?

No — Scottish Salmon Fillets by Sainsbury's taste the difference, Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are just salmon (99%) and sea salt, which are basic, minimally processed foods with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. This fits NOVA group 1 (unprocessed/minimally processed foods), not 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.