John west

kippers

Barcode 5000171057211

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

No — kippers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only smoked kipper herring fillets, sunflower oil, and salt. These are basic foods or culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers. Therefore, according to NOVA, this product is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

smoked kipper herring fillets (fish)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about kippers

Is kippers ultra-processed?

No — kippers by John west is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only smoked kipper herring fillets, sunflower oil, and salt. These are basic foods or culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers. Therefore, according to NOVA, this product is not ultra-processed.

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.