Aldi, Everyday Essentials

Breaded Fish Fillets

Barcode 4088600556024

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Breaded Fish Fillets is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components, including dextrose, modified wheat starch, glucose syrup, and palm fat. Dextrose and glucose syrup are refined, industrially extracted sugars; modified wheat starch is an industrially processed thickener/texturizer; and palm fat is a highly processed, refined oil. The presence of these UPF ingredients classifies the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

alaska pollock (theragra chalcogramma) (52%) (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

water

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

maize flour

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

salt

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

wheat starch

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

yeast

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

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

sugar

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

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

modified wheat starch
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.

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Common questions about Breaded Fish Fillets

Is Breaded Fish Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded Fish Fillets by Aldi, Everyday Essentials is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives beyond basic culinary components, including dextrose, modified wheat starch, glucose syrup, and palm fat. Dextrose and glucose syrup are refined, industrially extracted sugars; modified wheat starch is an industrially processed thickener/texturizer; and palm fat is a highly processed, refined oil. The presence of these UPF ingredients classifies the overall product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Breaded Fish Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Breaded Fish Fillets as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, palm fat, glucose syrup. 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.