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2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets by Youngs
Youngs

2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets

Barcode 5000205048277
Scanned  56  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations such as flavouring and raising agents like diphosphate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. It also includes refined wheat ingredients and a complex coating system typical of ready-to-cook processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    alaska pollock fillet
    A white fish fillet derived from Gadus chalcogrammus, commonly used in seafood products.
  • 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
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • 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).
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    lemon powder
    A dried, ground citrus powder used as a lemon flavoring or zest substitute in foods.
  • UPF
    diphosphate raising agent
    A food additive used as a leavening agent, typically a phosphate salt that releases gas during baking.
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate; sunflower oil
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets

Is 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets by Youngs is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations such as flavouring and raising agents like diphosphate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. It also includes refined wheat ingredients and a complex coating system typical of ready-to-cook processed foods.

Which ingredients in 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, diphosphate raising agent. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 2 Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including 2 sea salt and black pepper basa fillet by Ocean Sea,Lidl, Breaded Plaice by Tesco, 4 breaded white fish fillet by Lidl. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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