Hearty food co

Fish fingers

Barcode 5059697778049

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fish fingers is ultra-processed.

Contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA, so the overall product is UPF. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items, but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

alaska pollock (fish) (64%)
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.
UPF

dextrose

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

yeast

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

turmeric. made using alaska pollock caught in pacific ocean using trawls

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Common questions about Fish fingers

Is Fish fingers ultra-processed?

Yes — Fish fingers by Hearty food co is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA, so the overall product is UPF. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items, but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Which ingredients in Fish fingers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fish fingers as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.