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Yes — Fillets is ultra-processed.
The product contains natural flavouring, which is explicitly categorized as an ultra-processed ingredient in the given guidance. It also includes industrial additives like firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate) and a gelling agent (pectin), which are industrial formulations. Therefore, according to NOVA and the provided rules, this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
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Yes — Fillets by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural flavouring, which is explicitly categorized as an ultra-processed ingredient in the given guidance. It also includes industrial additives like firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate) and a gelling agent (pectin), which are industrial formulations. Therefore, according to NOVA and the provided rules, this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fillets as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, pectin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Moroccan Style Burgers by Lidl, Vegetable burgers by Plant Menu Aldi, Organic Nut Roast by Clive's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.