Sainsbury's

Compote de pomme banane

Barcode 000000033312

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Compote de pomme banane is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, an industrially refined and isolated sugar; flavouring, an industrial additive; and the antioxidant ascorbic acid, which has been pre-identified here as a UPF ingredient. These ingredients make the product UPF. Citric acid alone would not make it UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

apples 90%

High-apple-content ingredient (likely fruit puree or chopped apples) representing 90% of the product.
OK

bananas 6%

Bananas constituting 6% of the product; a fruit component.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A sweet syrup made from dextrose and fructose often used as a sweetener and humectant in foods.
UPF

aroma/flavoring

Flavoring agent used to impart or enhance taste; can be natural or artificial.
UPF

antioxidant: ascorbic acid

Vitamin C used as an antioxidant and preservative; a single-ingredient additive.
OK

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid commonly used as a food acidifier and flavor enhancer; derived from citrus fruits and used in numerous foods and drinks as a preservative and acidity regulator.

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Common questions about Compote de pomme banane

Is Compote de pomme banane ultra-processed?

Yes — Compote de pomme banane by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, an industrially refined and isolated sugar; flavouring, an industrial additive; and the antioxidant ascorbic acid, which has been pre-identified here as a UPF ingredient. These ingredients make the product UPF. Citric acid alone would not make it UPF.

Which ingredients in Compote de pomme banane are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Compote de pomme banane as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, aroma/flavoring, antioxidant: ascorbic acid. 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.