Sainsbury's,taste the difference

blackcurrant conserve

Barcode 00030182

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — blackcurrant conserve is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains pectin, an extracted gelling agent used as an additive in industrial formulations. While sugar, blackcurrants, and basic acidity regulators (sodium citrate, citric acid) are not considered ultra-processed under these rules, the presence of pectin is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

blackcurrants
OK

acidity regulator (sodium citrate, citric acid)
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.

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Common questions about blackcurrant conserve

Is blackcurrant conserve ultra-processed?

Yes — blackcurrant conserve by Sainsbury's,taste the difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains pectin, an extracted gelling agent used as an additive in industrial formulations. While sugar, blackcurrants, and basic acidity regulators (sodium citrate, citric acid) are not considered ultra-processed under these rules, the presence of pectin is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in blackcurrant conserve are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in blackcurrant conserve as an ultra-processed marker: pectin. 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.