By Sainsburys

Seafood Sticks

Barcode 01097122

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Seafood Sticks is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically: colour: lycopene (added colouring, pre-identified as a UPF ingredient) and natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring additive). The presence of these UPF ingredients is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like fish, sugar, starches, oil, salt, and eggs.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

surimi 46% alaska pollock theragra chalcogramma fish
OK

hake merluccius productus fish
OK

sugar

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

water

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

natural flavouring contains crustacean
OK

dried free range egg white
UPF

color: lycopene

Natural or synthetic tomato-derived pigment used as a food colorant; commonly added for color.
OK

dried free range egg

Swap it for something less processed

See all Fish & Seafood →

Other fish & seafood Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Seafood Sticks

Is Seafood Sticks ultra-processed?

Yes — Seafood Sticks by By Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically: colour: lycopene (added colouring, pre-identified as a UPF ingredient) and natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring additive). The presence of these UPF ingredients is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like fish, sugar, starches, oil, salt, and eggs.

Which ingredients in Seafood Sticks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Seafood Sticks as an ultra-processed marker: color: lycopene. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.