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Cod & Parsley Fishcakes by Tesco
Tesco

Cod & Parsley Fishcakes

Barcode 5054775579167
Scanned  27  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cod (fish) (42%)
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • 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
    panko breadcrumb [wheat flour
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    dried potato
    Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • OK
    double cream
    A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    fish stock [water
  • OK
    fish extract
  • OK
    leek
    A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    lemon
    Citrus fruit with tart juice and zest, widely used fresh or as a flavoring.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    fennel seed
  • OK
    black peppercorns
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • OK
    sauvignon blanc white wine
  • OK
    extra mature cheddar cheese (milk)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    fish gelatin
    A gel-forming protein extract derived from fish collagen, used as a gelling agent in foods.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    flavourings. wheat flour contains: wheat flour
  • 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
    thiamin. allergy advice for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. caution this product can contain minor bones

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Common questions about Cod & Parsley Fishcakes

Is Cod & Parsley Fishcakes ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Cod & Parsley Fishcakes are ultra-processed?

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.

What are healthier alternatives to Cod & Parsley Fishcakes?

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.

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.

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