M&S

Cod fillet

Barcode 29119059

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cod fillet is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and palm fat/oil (a highly processed refined oil). These extracted, industrial ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like cod, wheat flour, and vegetable oils.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cod (fish) (58%) wheatflour* rapeseed oil water wheat starch palm fat. raising agent: e450
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

e503. maize flour salt sunflower oil dextrose. wheat gluten yeast ground black pepper. *fortified with calcium
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (b3) and thiamin (b1)

Vitamins used for fortification in food products.

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Common questions about Cod fillet

Is Cod fillet ultra-processed?

Yes — Cod fillet by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and palm fat/oil (a highly processed refined oil). These extracted, industrial ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like cod, wheat flour, and vegetable oils.

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.