BirdsEye

Battered Haddock

Barcode 5000116124664

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Battered Haddock is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), palm fat (highly processed refined fat), and natural flavourings (industrial flavouring additives). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

haddock (fish) (54%)
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

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

mustard

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

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

thiamin. for allergens see ingredients in capital letters

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Common questions about Battered Haddock

Is Battered Haddock ultra-processed?

Yes — Battered Haddock by BirdsEye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), palm fat (highly processed refined fat), and natural flavourings (industrial flavouring additives). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Battered Haddock are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Battered Haddock as ultra-processed markers: raising agents (disodium diphosphates, sodium carbonates), 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.