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breaded chunky cod fillets

Barcode 4056489940067

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Yes — breaded chunky cod fillets is ultra-processed.

A convenient breaded fish product, but not ideal for everyday eating.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains diphosphates, a raising agent classified as a UPF ingredient, and yeast extract, a flavor enhancer classified as a UPF ingredient. The breaded, ready-to-eat fish product is also an industrially formulated processed food. Fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, yeast, spices, salt, and basic leavening ingredients do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cod

Cod fish, typically cod fillet or portion, often used as the main protein in seafood dishes; the percentage indicates cod content in the product.
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

yeast

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

diphosphate salts used as leavening agents

Food additive(s) used to produce leavening in baked goods (industrially prepared).
OK

sodium carbonate; onion powder

A basic inorganic salt used for acidity control (sodium carbonate) and a dehydrated onion flavoring (onion powder).
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.

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Common questions about breaded chunky cod fillets

Is breaded chunky cod fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — breaded chunky cod fillets by gastro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains diphosphates, a raising agent classified as a UPF ingredient, and yeast extract, a flavor enhancer classified as a UPF ingredient. The breaded, ready-to-eat fish product is also an industrially formulated processed food. Fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, yeast, spices, salt, and basic leavening ingredients do not independently determine the classification.

Which ingredients in breaded chunky cod fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in breaded chunky cod fillets as ultra-processed markers: diphosphate salts used as leavening agents, 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.