Yes — Cod & Parsley Fishcakes is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined carbohydrate). It also includes unspecified flavourings, which are industrial additives.
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Yes — Cod & Parsley Fishcakes by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined carbohydrate). It also includes unspecified flavourings, which are industrial additives.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cod & Parsley Fishcakes as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, maltodextrin, colour (paprika extract). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Mini Thai-Style Fishcakes by Waitrose, 2 Scottish Salmon Fishcakes by Marks & Spencer, 2 Smoked Salmon & Rocket Fishcakes by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.