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Tesco finest * 2 Thai inspired salmon & cod fishcakes by Tesco finest
Tesco finest

Tesco finest * 2 Thai inspired salmon & cod fishcakes

Barcode 5059697739521
Scanned  15  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Tesco finest * 2 Thai inspired salmon & cod fishcakes is not ultra-processed.

The product contains fish, potatoes, basic wheat flour (with vitamin/mineral fortification), vegetable oils, herbs, spices, and traditional flavouring ingredients. It does not list any ultra-processed additives such as industrial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) by NOVA, though it is a processed, ready-to-cook product.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    salmon _fish_ 21%
  • OK
    cod _fish_ 20%
  • OK
    potato
    A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
  • OK
    wheat flour (with fortifications)
    A common cereal flour made from wheat, with added nutrients (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Often used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    dried potato
    Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
  • OK
    spring onion
    A fresh allium with a mild onion flavor, used as a garnish or in dishes.
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarse, durum wheat-derived semolina flour used for pasta and certain baked goods.
  • OK
    lime zest
    The outer colored skin of a lime, grated or peeled to release aromatic oils and citrus flavor.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    desiccated coconut
    Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    lemongrass
    A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    chilli
    Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
  • OK
    gluten
    Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
  • OK
    anchovy _fish_
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    chili flakes
    Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    dried red chilli
  • OK
    shallot
  • OK
    galangal
  • OK
    shrimp _crustacean_
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    makrut lime peel
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
  • UPF
    black pepper extract
    A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.
  • OK
    pepper
    Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.

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Common questions about Tesco finest * 2 Thai inspired salmon & cod fishcakes

Is Tesco finest * 2 Thai inspired salmon & cod fishcakes ultra-processed?

No — Tesco finest * 2 Thai inspired salmon & cod fishcakes by Tesco finest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains fish, potatoes, basic wheat flour (with vitamin/mineral fortification), vegetable oils, herbs, spices, and traditional flavouring ingredients. It does not list any ultra-processed additives such as industrial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) by NOVA, though it is a processed, ready-to-cook product.

Which ingredients in Tesco finest * 2 Thai inspired salmon & cod fishcakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tesco finest * 2 Thai inspired salmon & cod fishcakes as ultra-processed markers: colour (paprika 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.

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