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Fish Pie by Asda,Just Essentials,Just Essentials by Asda
Asda,Just Essentials,Just Essentials by Asda

Fish Pie

Barcode 5054781530411
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Fish Pie is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (potatoes, milk, fish, water, cream, butter, cheese, starches, herbs, lemon juice, salt, pepper) and no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or industrially processed syrups. Cornflour and tapioca starch are simple refined ingredients, which are allowed. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potatoes (44%)
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    alaska pollock (theragra chalcogramma) (fish) (14%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    double cream
    A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
  • OK
    unsalted butter (milk)
    Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    extra mature cheddar cheese (milk) (2%)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    tapioca starch
    Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
  • OK
    dried parsley
    Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring 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.

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Common questions about Fish Pie

Is Fish Pie ultra-processed?

No — Fish Pie by Asda,Just Essentials,Just Essentials by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (potatoes, milk, fish, water, cream, butter, cheese, starches, herbs, lemon juice, salt, pepper) and no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or industrially processed syrups. Cornflour and tapioca starch are simple refined ingredients, which are allowed. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

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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