Birds Eye

Cod Fish Fingers

Barcode 5000116124596

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No — Cod Fish Fingers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic foods and simple culinary ingredients: cod, breadcrumb coating made from wheat flour, water, potato starch, salt, paprika, yeast, rapeseed oil, and turmeric. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, or flavorings, so this does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cod (fish) (58%)
OK

breadcrumb coating

A crumb-based coating often used on fried or baked fish to add texture and flavor. Usually contains bread crumbs and seasonings.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

*breadcrumb coating (wheat flour, water, potato starch, salt, paprika, yeast)
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Cod Fish Fingers

Is Cod Fish Fingers ultra-processed?

No — Cod Fish Fingers by Birds Eye is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic foods and simple culinary ingredients: cod, breadcrumb coating made from wheat flour, water, potato starch, salt, paprika, yeast, rapeseed oil, and turmeric. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, or flavorings, so this does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.