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Fish Pie by Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s

Fish Pie

Barcode 01151428
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Fish Pie is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil in the breadcrumb, which is a highly refined industrial oil considered UPF under the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • OK
    semi skimmed cows' milk
  • OK
    msc certified dyed smoked haddock (haddock (melanogrammus aeglefinus) (fish) (8%), colour: curcumin; salt)
  • OK
    msc certified salmon (oncorhynchus gorbuscha)
  • OK
    oncorhynchus keta (fish) (7%)
  • OK
    msc certified pollock (theragra chalcogramma) (fish) (6%)
  • OK
    extra mature cheddar cheese (cows' milk) (5%)
  • OK
    king prawns (penaeus vannamel) (crustacean) (5%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    breadcrumb (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), palm oil)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    double cream (cows' milk)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    white wine
    A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    butter (cow's milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
  • OK
    tapioca starch
    Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    fish gelatin
    A gel-forming protein extract derived from fish collagen, used as a gelling agent in foods.
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Fish Pie

Is Fish Pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Fish Pie by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil in the breadcrumb, which is a highly refined industrial oil considered UPF under the given criteria.

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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