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Gastro Tempura Battered Cod Fillets by Youngs Chip Shop, Young’s
Youngs Chip Shop, Young’s

Gastro Tempura Battered Cod Fillets

Barcode 5000205047706
Scanned  25  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cod fillet (54%) (fish)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
  • OK
    thiamin (b1)
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • 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.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    maize flour
    Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • UPF
    diphosphate salts used as leavening agents
    Food additive(s) used to produce leavening in baked goods (industrially prepared).
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate; mustard flour
    A combined ingredient consisting of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and ground mustard seed.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    Flavoring agent; may include mustard as an allergen; can be synthetic or natural.
  • OK
    dried skimmed milk
    Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
  • 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).
  • UPF
    curcumin
    Bright yellow pigment derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa) used as a natural food colorant.
  • OK
    capsanthin; spices

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Common questions about Gastro Tempura Battered Cod Fillets

Is Gastro Tempura Battered Cod Fillets ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Gastro Tempura Battered Cod Fillets are ultra-processed?

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.

What are healthier alternatives to Gastro Tempura Battered Cod Fillets?

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.

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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