Charlie Bigham's

Fish Pie for 1

Barcode 5033665211028

Scanned 32 times by Nomi users

No — Fish Pie for 1 is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic foods and culinary ingredients (fish, potatoes, dairy, flour, eggs, vegetables, herbs, lemon juice, salt, rapeseed oil). Additives present (caramelised sugar, paprika extract, turmeric extract, lemon juice concentrate, dried onion/potato) are traditional or simple processed ingredients, and there are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrial sugar syrups. Under the provided rules, this would not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

hake

Hake is a white, mild-flavored fish commonly used in fillets and seafood dishes.
OK

salmon

Salmon is a fatty, pinkish-orange fish prized for its rich flavor and high omega-3 content.
OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

smoked haddock (3%) (smoked haddock (fish))
OK

salt

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

wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

cheddar cheese

A traditional cheese produced from cow's milk; a basic dairy product not considered ultra-processed.
OK

spinach

Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
UPF

breadcrumbs

A processed breadcrumb mix made from wheat flour, salt, yeast, caramelised sugar, and color extracts. Used as a coating or filling in baked or fried foods.
OK

double cream

A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

egg yolk

The yellow portion of a free-range egg, rich in fats and proteins and used for texture and binding in dishes.
OK

fish stock (water, salt, fish powder)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

dried cod (fish)
OK

anchovies

Small, salt-cured fish commonly used as a flavor booster in sauces, on pizzas, and in tapas. Rich in omega-3 fats and protein.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
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 Fish Pie for 1

Is Fish Pie for 1 ultra-processed?

No — Fish Pie for 1 by Charlie Bigham's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic foods and culinary ingredients (fish, potatoes, dairy, flour, eggs, vegetables, herbs, lemon juice, salt, rapeseed oil). Additives present (caramelised sugar, paprika extract, turmeric extract, lemon juice concentrate, dried onion/potato) are traditional or simple processed ingredients, and there are no industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrial sugar syrups. Under the provided rules, this would not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Fish Pie for 1 are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fish Pie for 1 as an ultra-processed marker: breadcrumbs. 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?

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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.