Fruit Cake Mix

Barcode 000000400602

Yes — Fruit Cake Mix is ultra-processed.

Contains ultra-processed ingredients including glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), flavouring (industrial flavour additive), and preservative E220 (sulphur dioxide). These additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains many minimally processed ingredients like dried fruits and flour.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

raisins

Dried grapes, commonly used as a sweet ingredient in baking and snacks; natural, minimally processed fruit product.
OK

sultanas

Dried seedless grapes; common ingredient in baking and dried fruit mixes.
OK

currants

Small dried berries of certain grape varieties or cultivatedRaspberries? Currants are small dried fruit, commonly red or black, used in baking and cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

brandy

A distilled spirit flavored with wine or fermented fruit juice. Not typically eaten as a basic food ingredient; used as a beverage or cooking liquor.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

preservative (e220)
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.

Common questions about Fruit Cake Mix

Is Fruit Cake Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Cake Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains ultra-processed ingredients including glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), flavouring (industrial flavour additive), and preservative E220 (sulphur dioxide). These additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though it also contains many minimally processed ingredients like dried fruits and flour.

Which ingredients in Fruit Cake Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fruit Cake Mix as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavouring. 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?

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.