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Yes — Breaded cod is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because the breadcrumb coating contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like fortified flour and rapeseed oil are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other fish & seafood Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
20 Cod Fish Fingers
BirdsEye
Not UPF
8 chunky haddock fillet fish fingers
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Bonito del norte
Nixe
Not UPF
Cod Fish Fingers
BirdsEye
Not UPF
Anchovies
Aldi
Not UPF
Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Mackerel in spring water
Tesco
Not UPF
2 Boneless Salmon Fillets
Tesco
Not UPF
Breaded chunky cod loins
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Yes — Breaded cod by Birds Eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the breadcrumb coating contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed ingredients. Other ingredients like fortified flour and rapeseed oil are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Youngs Salt Pepper Basa Fillets 2pk by Youngs, 10 Breaded Cod Fish Fingers by The Fishmonger Aldi, 30 Fish Fingers Cod by BirdsEye. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
