Asda

Scottish mackerel fillets

Barcode 5051413855317

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No — Scottish mackerel fillets is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This product is not ultra-processed. It consists of mackerel, water, tomato puree, sugar, and salt—simple culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or UPF additives. Sugar is a basic food ingredient and does not make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mackerel 65%
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tomato puree 10%
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Scottish mackerel fillets

Is Scottish mackerel fillets ultra-processed?

No — Scottish mackerel fillets by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is not ultra-processed. It consists of mackerel, water, tomato puree, sugar, and salt—simple culinary ingredients without industrial formulations or UPF additives. Sugar is a basic food ingredient and does not make the product ultra-processed.

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.