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Smoked haddock melt in the middle fishcakes by Lidl
Lidl

Smoked haddock melt in the middle fishcakes

Barcode 20575007
Scanned  8  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Smoked haddock melt in the middle fishcakes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations. In particular, it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch), emulsifier soya lecithins, maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), added colours (curcumin, annatto norbixin), and yeast extract (a flavour enhancer). The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • UPF
    fishcake (haddock and potato)
    A ready-to-cook/ready-to-eat patty made from smoked haddock, minced haddock and potato, often breaded or battered; a common seafood prepared product.
  • UPF
    fishcake with cheddar cheese centre (smoked haddock)
    A prepared seafood product, breaded and filled with a white cheddar cheese centre; contains smoked haddock and added colorant (curcumin).
  • UPF
    annatto, norbixin
    Annatto and norbixin are natural food colorants derived from tropical seeds used to impart yellow-orange colours in foods.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Ground wheat used as a basic culinary ingredient; calcium carbonate is a common fortifying/milling additive.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • UPF
    béchamel sauce
    A prepared white sauce made from a water/milk base with palm oil and modified maize starch; a common culinary sauce derived from dairy and starch ingredients.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • UPF
    whey protein concentrate
    Milk-derived protein concentrate obtained from whey, used as a food ingredient to boost protein content.
  • UPF
    emulsifier: soy lecithins; yeast extract
    A combined ingredient providing emulsification (soy lecithins) and flavor enhancement (yeast extract); both are common food processing additives.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    dried onion
    Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
  • OK
    dried carrot
    A dried form of carrot root, used as a dehydrated vegetable ingredient; retains color and some sweetness.
  • OK
    dried tomato
    Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
  • OK
    dried lovage
    Dried leaves of the lovage herb, used for seasoning and aroma in soups and dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    unsmoked haddock
    A cured or smoked white fish, typically cod family, used in fish dishes; in this form it is the fish ingredient with a fixed percentage in the product.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    cheddar cheese
    A mature, hard cheese made from cow's milk with a sharp, nutty flavour; a basic dairy ingredient commonly used in cooking and as a topping.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
  • OK
    oats
    Whole grain cereal from the Avena sativa plant; commonly consumed as a breakfast staple or used in baking.
  • OK
    leek
    A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Smoked haddock melt in the middle fishcakes

Is Smoked haddock melt in the middle fishcakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked haddock melt in the middle fishcakes by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations. In particular, it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch), emulsifier soya lecithins, maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), added colours (curcumin, annatto norbixin), and yeast extract (a flavour enhancer). The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Smoked haddock melt in the middle fishcakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Smoked haddock melt in the middle fishcakes as ultra-processed markers: fishcake (haddock and potato), fishcake with cheddar cheese centre (smoked haddock), annatto, norbixin, béchamel sauce, whey protein concentrate, emulsifier: soy lecithins; yeast extract, maltodextrin. 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.

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