Tesco Finest

Chunky breaded cod fish fingers

Barcode 5057753918712

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Yes — Chunky breaded cod fish fingers is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and explicitly classified as a UPF ingredient. Other ingredients such as wheat starch and maize starch are refined ingredients typical of processed foods, but dextrose alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cod (fish) (60%)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking 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 starch

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

salt

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

yeast

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

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

malt vinegar (barley)

Vinegar made from malted barley, used for condiments and pickling; a traditional culinary ingredient.
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

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
OK

paprika extract. rozen. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. e of a caution c/gas 7 although every care has been taken to remove bones
OK

some may remain. is the cod in this product comes from a fishery that has been

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Common questions about Chunky breaded cod fish fingers

Is Chunky breaded cod fish fingers ultra-processed?

Yes — Chunky breaded cod fish fingers by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and explicitly classified as a UPF ingredient. Other ingredients such as wheat starch and maize starch are refined ingredients typical of processed foods, but dextrose alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Chunky breaded cod fish fingers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chunky breaded cod fish fingers as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, turmeric 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?

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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.