Tesco

Breaded chunky cod fillets

Barcode 5052910096050

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Breaded chunky cod fillets is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains at least one ultra-processed additive: colour (paprika extract), which is an extracted, isolated additive used for colouring. All other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of this additive makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cod fish 68%
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

wheat starch

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

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

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

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Breaded chunky cod fillets

Is Breaded chunky cod fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded chunky cod fillets by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains at least one ultra-processed additive: colour (paprika extract), which is an extracted, isolated additive used for colouring. All other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of this additive makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA-based criteria.

Which ingredients in Breaded chunky cod fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Breaded chunky cod fillets as an ultra-processed marker: colour (paprika extract). 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.