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Yes — pilchards is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because it contains guar gum (a thickener) and tapioca starch used as a processing aid, which are industrial additives according to NOVA.
Other fish & seafood Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Mild Scotish Smoked Salmon
Sainsbury's, By Sainsbury's
Not UPF
TUNA CHUNKS
PRINCES
Not UPF
Scottish mackerel fillets
Asda
Not UPF
20 Cod Fish Fingers
BirdsEye
Not UPF
8 chunky haddock fillet fish fingers
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Bonito del norte
Nixe
Not UPF
Cod Fish Fingers
BirdsEye
Not UPF
Smoked Salmon
Tesco
Not UPF
Anchovies
Aldi
Not UPF
Yes — pilchards by Glenryck is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains guar gum (a thickener) and tapioca starch used as a processing aid, which are industrial additives according to NOVA.
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.