Tesco

4 breaded fish fillets

Barcode 5057753912994

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — 4 breaded fish fillets is ultra-processed.

Product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, so the product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour and basic oils are not UPF on their own, but the presence of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

alaska pollock

A white, mild-flavored fish commonly used in retail and restaurant seafood products.
OK

wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
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

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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

wheat starch

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)

Leavening agents used in baking to produce gas and lift dough.
OK

sunflower oil

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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

black pepper extract

Flavoring derived from black pepper; used to impart peppery aroma and taste. The accompanying allergy note is packaging text rather than part of the ingredient itself.

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Common questions about 4 breaded fish fillets

Is 4 breaded fish fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 breaded fish fillets by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, so the product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour and basic oils are not UPF on their own, but the presence of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in 4 breaded fish fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 4 breaded fish fillets as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, black pepper 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.