Young's

4 Omega 3 Fish Fillets

Barcode 5000205047539

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — 4 Omega 3 Fish Fillets is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), and unspecified flavouring. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

alaska pollock fillet

Fillet of Alaska pollock; product contains 50% fish by weight.
OK

wheat flour

Basic wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

sunflower oil

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

rapeseed oil

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

water

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

salt

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

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

raising agents

Leavening agents including diphosphates and sodium bicarbonate used in baking.
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used to add heat and flavor; often found in spice blends and condiments.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

gluten

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

dried skimmed milk

Powdered skimmed (fat-reduced) milk used as a dairy ingredient or in desserts; a basic dairy product.
OK

flavoring (contains mustard)

Flavoring agent that contains mustard; may be used to impart mustard flavor; could include natural or artificial flavorings.
UPF

colours (curcumin and capsanthin)

Natural food colorings derived from turmeric (curcumin) and red pepper (capsanthin). They impart yellow to orange-red hues in foods. As extracted/isolated additives, they are considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA because they are industrially processed colorant ingredients.
OK

spices

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

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Common questions about 4 Omega 3 Fish Fillets

Is 4 Omega 3 Fish Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 Omega 3 Fish Fillets by Young's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), and unspecified flavouring. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in 4 Omega 3 Fish Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 4 Omega 3 Fish Fillets as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, dextrose, colours (curcumin and capsanthin). 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.