Yes — Calorie Controlled Cod Mornay, Mash & Peas is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an industrial gelling agent (pectin). Extracted, isolated additives such as pectin are considered markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Youngs Salt Pepper Basa Fillets 2pk
Youngs
Not UPF
Omega 3 Fish Fingers
Tesco
Not UPF
Fish Pie for 1
Charlie Bigham's
Not UPF
Haddock fish fingers
BirdsEye
Not UPF
Cod fillet fish fingers
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Cod fillet fishcakes
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Omega 3 fish fingers
Tesco
Not UPF
Breaded chuncky cod fillet
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Smoked Salmon & Tuna Sushi
Tesco
Not UPF
10 fish fingers
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Yes — Calorie Controlled Cod Mornay, Mash & Peas by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an industrial gelling agent (pectin). Extracted, isolated additives such as pectin are considered markers of ultra-processing under NOVA.
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.