Tesco

4 battered white fish fillets

Barcode 5059697272240

Yes — 4 battered white fish fillets is ultra-processed.

The product contains dextrose and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives, so under NOVA it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). Other ingredients such as raising agents and refined flours are allowed, but the presence of these UPF additives is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

alaska pollock (pollock fish)

A white, mild-flavored fish commonly used in seafood products. The percentage indicates its share in a processed product.
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

wheat starch

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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate)

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

salt

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

dextrose

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

sunflower oil

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

garlic powder

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

onion powder

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

black pepper (with alaska pollock note)

Black pepper is a spice used for flavoring. The description mentions extraction or inclusion in a product with Alaska pollock and an allergen advisory, which implies potential cross-contact.

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Common questions about 4 battered white fish fillets

Is 4 battered white fish fillets ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 battered white fish fillets by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains dextrose and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives, so under NOVA it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). Other ingredients such as raising agents and refined flours are allowed, but the presence of these UPF additives is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in 4 battered white fish fillets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 4 battered white fish fillets as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, yeast 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.