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Mini Thai-Style Fishcakes by Waitrose
Waitrose

Mini Thai-Style Fishcakes

Barcode 5000169633441
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Mini Thai-Style Fishcakes is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods (fish, herbs, spices, fish sauce, vegetables, basic seasonings). There are no industrial additives, isolated industrial sweeteners, thickeners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    salmon
    Salmon fillet or portions from the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar); a fatty cold-water fish.
  • OK
    lightly smoked salmon
    Salmon that has been lightly smoked, typically cured and smoked to add flavor.
  • OK
    pea flakes
    Dried flakes made from peas, often used as a snack or soup ingredient.
  • OK
    diced red chillies
    Small pieces of red hot peppers used to add heat and flavor; common in many cuisines.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    fish sauce
    A traditional fermented condiment made from anchovies, salt, and sometimes sugar; used to add salty umami flavor in many Asian cuisines.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    lemongrass
    A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    chopped lime leaf
    Leaves from lime trees (often kaffir/lime leaves) used whole or chopped to impart citrus fragrance in dishes.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper
    Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.

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Common questions about Mini Thai-Style Fishcakes

Is Mini Thai-Style Fishcakes ultra-processed?

No — Mini Thai-Style Fishcakes by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods (fish, herbs, spices, fish sauce, vegetables, basic seasonings). There are no industrial additives, isolated industrial sweeteners, thickeners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing.

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.

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