Why is Breaded Chunky Cod Fillets classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The fillets combine several processed components, breaded coating, raising agents, and flavor enhancers, so they fall into NOVA 4. Additives listed on the label are sodium bicarbonate (E500/E500ii) and calcium phosphate (E341), while other ingredients such as yeast extract, mustard powder, glucose syrup and palm oil also contribute to the processed nature.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a low‑salt option compared with the category average of 5.3 g, making it relatively suitable for blood‑pressure control when consumed in modest portions.

Is the milk protein in this product a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes. Milk proteins are listed as an ingredient and highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid these fillets.

Tesco

Breaded Chunky Cod Fillets

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Tesco’s Breaded Chunky Cod Fillets are made from MSC‑certified cod that is coated in a wheat‑flour and rapeseed‑oil breading, creating a ready‑to‑cook fish portion. The product belongs to the ‘Fish, Meat, Eggs’ PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score that is not assigned, and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed status. It offers 12.7 g of protein, low sugar (0.7 g) and low salt (0.7 g) per 100 g, but its carbohydrate level is high (17.7 g) and calories exceed 190 kcal, and it contains common allergens such as fish, gluten, milk and mustard, as well as palm oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal196 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates17.7 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar seafood products, this fillet contains slightly more fat (7.3 g vs 6.6 g), higher energy (196 kcal vs 149 kcal), lower sugar (0.7 g vs 1.0 g) and much lower salt (0.7 g vs 5.3 g).

Ingredients

Cod (Fish) (65%), Wheat Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Salt, Wheat Starch, Yeast, Sugar, Rice Flour, Mustard Powder, Yeast Extract, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Phosphate), Palm Oil, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sunflower Oil, Pepper Extract, Glucose Syrup, Milk Proteins. Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.

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