Asda

Fish fingers

Barcode 5051413716991

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No — Fish fingers is not ultra-processed.

Contains fish, basic flours and starches, rapeseed oil, salt, yeast, and natural colour extracts only. No artificial additives, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods in this framework.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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alaska pollock (theragra chalcogramma) (fish) (64%)
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fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
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

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant 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

wheat starch

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

colours (food colorings)

Food colorings using paprika extract and curcumin as natural colorants to impart red/orange/yellow hues.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

Common questions about Fish fingers

Is Fish fingers ultra-processed?

No — Fish fingers by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains fish, basic flours and starches, rapeseed oil, salt, yeast, and natural colour extracts only. No artificial additives, refined industrial syrups, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers, so it does not meet the criteria for ultra-processed foods in this framework.

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.

Fish fingers

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Common questions about Fish fingers

Is Fish fingers ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

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

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