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Light & Crispy Fish Fillets by Gastro
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Light & Crispy Fish Fillets

Barcode 5000205048284
Scanned  38  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Light & Crispy Fish Fillets is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin, raising agents: diphosphates, yeast extract, flavouring, and spice extract. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 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
    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
    gram flour
    A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • 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.
  • 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
    cocoa butter
    A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    Flavoring agent; may include mustard as an allergen; can be synthetic or natural.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • UPF
    spice extract
    Extract from spices used as a flavoring; contains allergen guidance for spices.

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Common questions about Light & Crispy Fish Fillets

Is Light & Crispy Fish Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Light & Crispy Fish Fillets by Gastro is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin, raising agents: diphosphates, yeast extract, flavouring, and spice extract. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Light & Crispy Fish Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Light & Crispy Fish Fillets as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, diphosphate salts used as leavening agents, yeast extract, flavouring, spice extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Light & Crispy Fish 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.

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

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