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Cod fishcake by ASDA
ASDA

Cod fishcake

Barcode 5052449195477
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cod fishcake is ultra-processed.

The fishcake contains ultra-processed additives including anhydrous milk fat, stabiliser, colour, and lemon juice from concentrate, which place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cod
    A white, mild-flavoured saltwater fish commonly used in baked, fried, or poached dishes.
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Refined wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals (typical in bread, cereals, and baked goods).
  • OK
    potatoes
    Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • 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)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
  • OK
    shallots
    A small bulbous member of the onion family with a milder, sweeter flavour than onions; used fresh or cooked.
  • OK
    single cream
    A dairy cream with a relatively high fat content, used to enrich sauces and desserts; sold as a liquid cream.
  • OK
    lemon juice from concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
  • UPF
    Anhydrous Milk Fat
    Anhydrous milk fat is the fat derived from milk with the water and non-fat solids removed.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    pepper
    Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
  • OK
    chives
    A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • UPF
    colour (color)
    A broad category of additives used to impart or enhance color in foods. Can be artificial or natural: includes tartrazine, sunset yellow, caramel color, etc.

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Common questions about Cod fishcake

Is Cod fishcake ultra-processed?

Yes — Cod fishcake by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The fishcake contains ultra-processed additives including anhydrous milk fat, stabiliser, colour, and lemon juice from concentrate, which place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Cod fishcake are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cod fishcake as ultra-processed markers: Anhydrous Milk Fat, colour (color). 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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