Ocean Sea,Lidl

2 sea salt and black pepper basa fillet

Barcode 4056489243960

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Yes — 2 sea salt and black pepper basa fillet is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains dried yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient under NOVA, as well as other processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

75% basa fillets (fish)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

water

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

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

salt

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

dried yeast extract

A concentrated savory extract derived from yeast, used as a flavor enhancer with a strong umami profile (similar to Marmite or Vegemite). It is produced by concentrating yeast autolyzates and is considered an ultra-processed extract.
OK

ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
OK

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.

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Common questions about 2 sea salt and black pepper basa fillet

Is 2 sea salt and black pepper basa fillet ultra-processed?

Yes — 2 sea salt and black pepper basa fillet by Ocean Sea,Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains dried yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient under NOVA, as well as other processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components.

Which ingredients in 2 sea salt and black pepper basa fillet are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 2 sea salt and black pepper basa fillet as an ultra-processed marker: dried yeast extract. 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?

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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.