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least processed sardines
The least processed
sardines.
We scored 20 sardines products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.
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Where else does sardine show up? 69 products across categories→4 verified · 0 estimated · 16 unscored
The score range
Mostly mid-pack. Trade-offs everywhere.
Best
58
Median
58
Worst
53
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage20% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
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01
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri D
58
02
CCornish Sardines
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri A
58
03
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri B
58
04
NOVA 3additives 1ingredients 9nutri UNKNOWN
53
07
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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13
SSardines in water
nutri UNKNOWN
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15
SSpring Water & Sea Salt Brisling Sardines
nutri UNKNOWN
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16
SSardines huile de tournesol
nutri UNKNOWN
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17
SSardines In Olive Oil
nutri UNKNOWN
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18
SSardinhas Portuguesas Em Azeite
nutri UNKNOWN
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19
nutri UNKNOWN
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Methodology
How we score sardines.
Each product starts at a NOVA baseline (96 / 78 / 58 / 32 for groups 1–4). We deduct 4 points per additive and small amounts for very long ingredient lists. Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Where a NOVA group isn't yet recorded, we mark the score "estimated" and dash the dial — we don't fake a verified number.
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