Fish Cakes

Barcode 1425369874380

Yes — Fish Cakes is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

Fish cakes are a ready-to-eat processed food containing several ingredients that indicate ultra-processing. The emulsifier E471, natural flavoring, and vinegar powder are pre-identified UPF ingredients and contribute directly to the classification. Potato starch and dried yeast are also processed ingredients used in the formulation, while the preservative E223 supports extended shelf life. Therefore, this product is classified as ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

salt

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

low fat white fish (tuna fish)
OK

sugar

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

sunflower oil

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

potato starch

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

potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
OK

coriander (cilantro)
OK

onions

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

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

preservative (e223)
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
UPF

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.
UPF

vinegar powder

A dehydrated powder form of vinegar, produced by removing water from vinegar typically with added carriers for dry formulation. Used as a tangy seasoning or flavoring.

Common questions about Fish Cakes

Is Fish Cakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Fish Cakes is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Fish cakes are a ready-to-eat processed food containing several ingredients that indicate ultra-processing. The emulsifier E471, natural flavoring, and vinegar powder are pre-identified UPF ingredients and contribute directly to the classification. Potato starch and dried yeast are also processed ingredients used in the formulation, while the preservative E223 supports extended shelf life. Therefore, this product is classified as ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Fish Cakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Fish Cakes as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier, natural flavoring, vinegar powder. 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.