Yes — Gastro Tempura Battered Cod Fillets is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as palm oil, dextrose, flavouring, and raising agents (diphosphates). Palm oil and dextrose are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and the presence of flavouring and other additives further confirms the UPF classification.
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Other fish & seafood Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Yes — Gastro Tempura Battered Cod Fillets by Youngs Chip Shop, Young’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as palm oil, dextrose, flavouring, and raising agents (diphosphates). Palm oil and dextrose are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and the presence of flavouring and other additives further confirms the UPF classification.
Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Gastro Tempura Battered Cod Fillets as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, diphosphate salts used as leavening agents, dextrose, flavouring, curcumin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Youngs Salt Pepper Basa Fillets 2pk by Youngs, 10 Breaded Cod Fish Fingers by The Fishmonger Aldi, 30 Fish Fingers Cod by BirdsEye. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.