Sainsbury's

Breaded Haddock Fillets

Barcode 01770919

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No — Breaded Haddock Fillets is not ultra-processed.

A wholesome fish choice made with mostly simple, familiar ingredients.

Breaded Haddock is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. Its main ingredients are haddock, fortified wheat flour, breadcrumbs, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, water, spices, salt, sugar, yeast, vinegar, and starter culture. Fortified wheat flour, basic vegetable oils, sugar, and common baking ingredients are not classified as UPF here. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined syrups, hydrogenated or interesterified oils, or other industrial UPF additives are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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haddock (melanogrammus aeglefinus) (fish) (70%)
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breadcrumb (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), yeast, salt, cider vinegar, wheat flour, starter culture)
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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.
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rapeseed oil

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

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

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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salt

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

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

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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paprika

Ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
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white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Breaded Haddock Fillets

Is Breaded Haddock Fillets ultra-processed?

No — Breaded Haddock Fillets by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Breaded Haddock is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. Its main ingredients are haddock, fortified wheat flour, breadcrumbs, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, water, spices, salt, sugar, yeast, vinegar, and starter culture. Fortified wheat flour, basic vegetable oils, sugar, and common baking ingredients are not classified as UPF here. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined syrups, hydrogenated or interesterified oils, or other industrial UPF additives are present.

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.