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Yes — Sea Salt & Black Pepper Basa Fillets is ultra-processed.
The product contains yeast extract, which is an extracted, industrially processed flavor enhancer and is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. According to the rules, any product containing yeast extract must be classified as UPF. Other ingredients like wheat flour (with added vitamins/minerals), basic vegetable oils, starches, spices, sugar, and vinegar are not UPF on their own, but the presence of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.
Other fish & seafood Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Batteted Cod Fillets
Asda
Not UPF
Ocean Pie
M&S foods
Not UPF
Miso Hot Smoked Salmon Salad
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta
Tesco
Not UPF
Prawn chilli & garlic ravioli
Sainsbury's taste the difference
Not UPF
Tuna Pasta Melt
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Yes — Sea Salt & Black Pepper Basa Fillets by Ocean Sea, Gastro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract, which is an extracted, industrially processed flavor enhancer and is classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. According to the rules, any product containing yeast extract must be classified as UPF. Other ingredients like wheat flour (with added vitamins/minerals), basic vegetable oils, starches, spices, sugar, and vinegar are not UPF on their own, but the presence of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.
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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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.