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Tesco Breaded Cod Fillet Portions

Barcode 5052004384773

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Yes — Tesco Breaded Cod Fillet Portions is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA. Specifically: dextrose and glucose syrup are refined industrial sugars; palm oil is a highly processed refined oil; modified wheat starch is an industrially modified ingredient; and the product is a ready-to-eat industrial formulation (breaded, pre-prepared fish portions). Because these UPF ingredients are present, the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cod (fish) (52%)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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

salt

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

yeast

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

wheat starch

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

sugar

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, calcium phosphate)
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

modified wheat starch
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.

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Common questions about Tesco Breaded Cod Fillet Portions

Is Tesco Breaded Cod Fillet Portions ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Breaded Cod Fillet Portions by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA. Specifically: dextrose and glucose syrup are refined industrial sugars; palm oil is a highly processed refined oil; modified wheat starch is an industrially modified ingredient; and the product is a ready-to-eat industrial formulation (breaded, pre-prepared fish portions). Because these UPF ingredients are present, the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Tesco Breaded Cod Fillet Portions are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tesco Breaded Cod Fillet Portions as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, palm oil, glucose syrup. 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.