Tesco

Fish Pie Sauce

Barcode 5059697704666

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

No — Fish Pie Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditional foods (water, cream, vegetables, cheese, herbs, spices, salt, sugar, wine, lemon juice, fish/anchovy, carrot juice). It does not contain isolated industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners beyond basic cornflour, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, maltodextrin, refined syrups, hydrogenated fats, etc.). Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based rules, it should not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

single cream (milk) (12%)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

white wine (3.5%)
OK

mature cheddar cheese (milk)

A mature (aged) cheddar cheese made from cow's milk; firm texture with sharp, tangy flavor.
OK

salt

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

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

chive

Herb from the Allium family with mild onion-like flavor, used fresh as a garnish.
OK

fish powder
UPF

carrot juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
OK

anchovy (fish)
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

dried leek
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

sugar. allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. gluten free. storage keep refrigerated

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Common questions about Fish Pie Sauce

Is Fish Pie Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Fish Pie Sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditional foods (water, cream, vegetables, cheese, herbs, spices, salt, sugar, wine, lemon juice, fish/anchovy, carrot juice). It does not contain isolated industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners beyond basic cornflour, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, maltodextrin, refined syrups, hydrogenated fats, etc.). Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based rules, it should not be classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Fish Pie Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fish Pie Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: carrot juice concentrate. 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.