THE FISHMONGER

16 Seafood Sticks

Barcode 4088600058795

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

Yes — 16 Seafood Sticks is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. In particular: “surimi” is an industrially processed fish paste, and “flavourings” are industrial additives. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though some other ingredients are simple (fish, starches, oil, sugar, salt, egg).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

surimi (46%) [alaska pollock (theragra chalcogramma) (fish) and/or hake (merluccius productus) (fish)
OK

sugar]
OK

water

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

reconstituted free range egg white
OK

wheat starch

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

flavourings (contain crustacean)
UPF

paprika extract colour

A colour additive derived from paprika used to impart red/orange hue to foods.
OK

carminic acid
OK

reconstituted free range egg

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Common questions about 16 Seafood Sticks

Is 16 Seafood Sticks ultra-processed?

Yes — 16 Seafood Sticks by THE FISHMONGER is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components. In particular: “surimi” is an industrially processed fish paste, and “flavourings” are industrial additives. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though some other ingredients are simple (fish, starches, oil, sugar, salt, egg).

Which ingredients in 16 Seafood Sticks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 16 Seafood Sticks as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract colour. 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.