Birds Eye

Battered Fish Fillets

Barcode 5000116102792

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Battered Fish Fillets is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: disodium diphosphates and sodium carbonates as raising agents, palm fat as a highly refined oil, dextrose as an industrially processed sugar, and natural flavourings as extracted flavour additives. These ingredients contribute to an industrial formulation beyond basic battered fish.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

alaska pollock (fish) (51%)
OK

batter coating*
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseed (canola). Widely used for frying and cooking.
OK

water

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

starch (potato, wheat)

A carbohydrate-based thickener and energy source derived from potato and wheat starches; commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

salt

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

raising agents (disodium diphosphates, sodium carbonates)

Leavening agents used to cause dough to rise; includes disodium diphosphate (disodium phosphate) and sodium carbonate (soda ash).
UPF

palm fat

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

dextrose

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
OK

pepper extract

A flavoring extract derived from black pepper, used to impart pepper flavor in foods.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.

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Common questions about Battered Fish Fillets

Is Battered Fish Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Battered Fish Fillets by Birds Eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: disodium diphosphates and sodium carbonates as raising agents, palm fat as a highly refined oil, dextrose as an industrially processed sugar, and natural flavourings as extracted flavour additives. These ingredients contribute to an industrial formulation beyond basic battered fish.

Which ingredients in Battered Fish Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Battered Fish Fillets as ultra-processed markers: raising agents (disodium diphosphates, sodium carbonates), palm fat, dextrose, natural flavourings. 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.