Breaded Fish Fillets

Barcode 5000205049243

Yes — Breaded Fish Fillets is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and flavouring, which is an added industrial flavor ingredient. These isolated additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary components like fish, wheat flour, and spices.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

yellowfin sole (68%) (fish)
OK

wheat flour

Milled wheat flour, often enriched with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (B3) and thiamin (B1) for nutrition.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
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

polenta flour
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

salt

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

dextrose

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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 juice powder
OK

raising agents: disodium diphosphates
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
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.

Common questions about Breaded Fish Fillets

Is Breaded Fish Fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded Fish Fillets is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and flavouring, which is an added industrial flavor ingredient. These isolated additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are basic culinary components like fish, wheat flour, and spices.

Which ingredients in Breaded Fish Fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Breaded Fish Fillets as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.