Birds eye

Battered Fish

Barcode 5000116102815

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Yes — Battered Fish is ultra-processed.

This battered fish is ultra-processed. It contains dextrose (an industrially extracted refined sugar), palm fat (a highly processed refined palm oil), and natural flavourings (industrial flavour formulations), all of which are hallmark ultra-processed ingredients under the NOVA system. These additives move the product beyond basic culinary processing into an industrial formulation, so it is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

alaska pollock (_fish_) (48%)
OK

batter coating (fortified _wheat_ flour (_wheat_, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin))
OK

water

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

starch (potato, _wheat_,)
OK

flour (contains _wheat_)
OK

salt

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

raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates)

Common baking raising agents using phosphate salts and carbonates to release carbon dioxide in doughs and batters.
UPF

dextrose

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

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
UPF

palm fat

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

mustard

A ground seed condiment made from mustard seeds, water, and sometimes vinegar or spices.
UPF

natural flavourings

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

pepper extract

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

rapeseed oil

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

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Common questions about Battered Fish

Is Battered Fish ultra-processed?

Yes — Battered Fish by Birds eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This battered fish is ultra-processed. It contains dextrose (an industrially extracted refined sugar), palm fat (a highly processed refined palm oil), and natural flavourings (industrial flavour formulations), all of which are hallmark ultra-processed ingredients under the NOVA system. These additives move the product beyond basic culinary processing into an industrial formulation, so it is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Battered Fish are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Battered Fish as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, palm fat, 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.