Birds Eye

Chunky crispy batter fish fingers

Barcode 5000116125838

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Yes — Chunky crispy batter fish fingers is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid and includes clearly industrial additives and formulations. In particular, it contains dextrose (an industrial isolated sugar), raising agents like disodium diphosphates (a synthetic additive), and natural flavouring, which is an industrial flavor formulation. The presence of these UPF ingredients means the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

alaska pollock 56% (_fish_)
OK

batter coating (flour (_wheat_, rice, maize), water, _wheat_ starch)
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.
OK

mustard

A ground seed condiment made from mustard seeds, water, and sometimes vinegar or spices.
OK

gluten

Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

natural flavouring (contains _mustard_)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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

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 crispy batter fish fingers

Is Chunky crispy batter fish fingers ultra-processed?

Yes — Chunky crispy batter fish fingers by Birds Eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. The ingredient list is valid and includes clearly industrial additives and formulations. In particular, it contains dextrose (an industrial isolated sugar), raising agents like disodium diphosphates (a synthetic additive), and natural flavouring, which is an industrial flavor formulation. The presence of these UPF ingredients means the overall product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chunky crispy batter fish fingers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chunky crispy batter fish fingers as ultra-processed markers: raising agents (disodium diphosphates, sodium carbonates), dextrose. 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.