Smoked Haddock Bake

Barcode 5063445784459

Yes — Smoked Haddock Bake is ultra-processed.

This prepared fish bake contains modified starch in both the cheese sauce and crème fraîche, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener, placing it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

smoked haddock (fish) (15%)
OK

mature cheddar cheese sauce (18%) (water, cheese (milk), modified starch, concentrated lemon juice, salt, color (annatto), mustard powder, onion powder, pepper)
OK

potato (10%)
OK

crème fraîche (cream (milk), modified starch)
OK

breadcrumbs (3%) (wheat flour, yeast, salt)
OK

sunflower oil

A basic edible oil pressed from sunflower seeds; common cooking oil.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

water

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

rice (3%)
OK

dried paprika
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

red onion

Red onion, a pungent bulb frequently used as a base flavor or garnish in cooking.
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

parsley

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

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

bay leaves
OK

rehydrated lemon juice
OK

cornflour

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

Common questions about Smoked Haddock Bake

Is Smoked Haddock Bake ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Haddock Bake is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This prepared fish bake contains modified starch in both the cheese sauce and crème fraîche, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener, placing it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.