Everyday essentials

10 fish fingers

Barcode 4088600556161

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Yes — 10 fish fingers is ultra-processed.

Convenient and ready-to-eat, but not ideal for everyday eating.

Fish fingers are classified as ultra-processed because they are a ready-to-eat processed food made from minced cod, coated with flour, and formulated for convenient preparation. The wheat flour, rapeseed oil, water, salt, spices, and yeast are individually basic ingredients, and the fortified flour is not itself ultra-processed; however, the finished product falls under NOVA's ready-to-eat processed food category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

minced atlantic cod (gadus morhua) (58%) (fish)
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

salt

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

spices (paprika, turmeric)
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about 10 fish fingers

Is 10 fish fingers ultra-processed?

Yes — 10 fish fingers by Everyday essentials is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Fish fingers are classified as ultra-processed because they are a ready-to-eat processed food made from minced cod, coated with flour, and formulated for convenient preparation. The wheat flour, rapeseed oil, water, salt, spices, and yeast are individually basic ingredients, and the fortified flour is not itself ultra-processed; however, the finished product falls under NOVA's ready-to-eat processed food category.

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.