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Chunky Fish Fingers by Birds Eye
Birds Eye

Chunky Fish Fingers

Barcode 5000116124114
Scanned  39  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chunky Fish Fingers is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, making it a UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients such as starches and egg white powder also indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary uses.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    alaska pollock 56% (_fish_)
  • OK
    breadcrumb coating (_wheat_ flour)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    starch (potato, _wheat_)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    _egg_ white powder
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • 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.
  • 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 Chunky Fish Fingers

Is Chunky Fish Fingers ultra-processed?

Yes — Chunky Fish Fingers by Birds Eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, making it a UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients such as starches and egg white powder also indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary uses.

Which ingredients in Chunky Fish Fingers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chunky Fish Fingers as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chunky Fish Fingers?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cod Fish Fingers by Birds Eye, 10 Fish Fingers Omega 3 by Birds Eye, Breaded Omega 3 Fish Fingers by THE FISHMONGER. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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