BirdsEye

Battered Jumbo Fish Fillets

Barcode 5000116109463

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Battered Jumbo Fish Fillets is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose and palm fat, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. In addition, it includes other processed ingredients and additives such as raising agents and composite batter-coating, indicating industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

alaska pollock (fish) (54%)
OK

batter coating*
OK

rapeseed oil. *batter coating (flour (wheat, maize))
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

dextrose

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

palm fat

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
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 Jumbo Fish Fillets

Is Battered Jumbo Fish Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Battered Jumbo Fish Fillets by BirdsEye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose and palm fat, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. In addition, it includes other processed ingredients and additives such as raising agents and composite batter-coating, indicating industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Battered Jumbo Fish Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Battered Jumbo Fish Fillets as ultra-processed markers: raising agents (disodium diphosphates, sodium carbonates), dextrose, palm fat. 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.