Birds Eye

Fishless Fingers

Barcode 5000116126026

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fishless Fingers is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial ingredients/additives such as natural flavouring and a processed textured rice flake matrix. Natural flavouring is explicitly classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA in this context, so the overall product is UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

textured rice flake (40%)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

wheat fibre

A plant-derived dietary fiber from wheat, used as a bulking agent or texturizer in foods.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

yeast. for allergens see ingredients in capital letters

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Common questions about Fishless Fingers

Is Fishless Fingers ultra-processed?

Yes — Fishless Fingers by Birds Eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial ingredients/additives such as natural flavouring and a processed textured rice flake matrix. Natural flavouring is explicitly classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA in this context, so the overall product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Fishless Fingers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fishless Fingers as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.