Why is Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple processing steps: the fish is minced, mixed with wheat flour and other binders, coated in a breaded batter, and pre‑cooked before freezing, which places it in NOVA group 4. It contains two listed additives: E100 (curcumin) for colour and E160c (paprika extract) also for colour, both approved food colourants.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

Each 100 g serving contains 0.81 g of salt, which is low compared with the category average but still contributes to daily sodium intake. People managing hypertension should count the portion’s salt toward their total allowance and may prefer smaller portions or pair it with low‑salt sides.

Is the wheat flour used in these fish fingers a problem for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes. Wheat flour is a primary ingredient and is flagged as a gluten source in the allergen list, so the product is unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

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Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Breaded Omega 3 Pollock Fillet Fish Fingers are a frozen, breaded seafood snack made primarily from Alaska pollock, wheat flour and rapeseed oil, marketed under Sainsbury’s. They belong to the Fish Meat Eggs PNNS group, carry a Nutri‑Score of B and are placed in NOVA group 4, offering 12.4 g of protein per 100 g but also 7.9 g of fat, 1 g of saturated fat and 0.81 g of salt, with low sugars (0.7 g). The product is certified MSC sustainable and contains added colourants E100 (curcumin) and E160c (paprika extract), yet it is not gluten‑free and includes two allergens (fish and gluten).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal183 kcal

Fat6.9 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates17.5 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen fish finger, this variety provides more fat (7.9 g vs 6.6 g), considerably more carbohydrates (16 g vs 4.2 g) and higher energy (187 kcal vs 149 kcal), while containing less sugar (0.7 g vs 0.98 g) and much lower salt (0.81 g vs 5.32 g).

Ingredients

Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) (64%), wheat flour, wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin, rapeseed oil, water, wheat starch, potato starch, salt, yeast, paprika extract, curcumin, turmeric

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