Lidl

Breaded haddock fillets

Barcode 20888909

Yes — Breaded haddock fillets is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil (highly refined), glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar), diphosphates (additive), and black pepper extract and yeast extract used as flavor enhancers. These are industrial formulations/additives according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

52% haddock (fish)
OK

breadcrumbs (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), wheat starch, salt, rice flour, raising agents: sodium carbonates, ammonium carbonates, diphosphates; palm oil, sugar, yeast extract, dried garlic, mustard, dried onion, sunflower oil, milk protein, glucose syrup, black pepper extract)
OK

rapeseed oil. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. cooking instructions r trivet over oking time. always cook from frozen. if thawed
OK

reduce cooking time accordingly. the following are guidelines only. some appliances may vary. remove all packaging before cooking. to oven cook: preheat oven to 240°c/fan 220°c/gas mark 9. place fillets en wre a baking tray and cook in the top of the oven for 22-25 minutes
OK

tuning hallway throug to deep fry: preheat oil to 180°c. gently lower fillets into the hot oil and cook for 8-16 well before serving. ensure food is piping hot and cooked throughout before serving. s. drain eneat

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Common questions about Breaded haddock fillets

Is Breaded haddock fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded haddock fillets by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil (highly refined), glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar), diphosphates (additive), and black pepper extract and yeast extract used as flavor enhancers. These are industrial formulations/additives according to NOVA.

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.