Del Monte, DelMonte

Fruit Cocktail in Light Syrup

Barcode 0024000024675

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fruit Cocktail in Light Syrup is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup) and a synthetic color additive (E127, erythrosine). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of UPFs according to NOVA. Other ingredients like fruit, water, sugar, and citric acid do not change the UPF classification once such additives are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

früchte (pfirsiche, birnen, ananas, weintrauben, sübkirschen rot entsteint mit farbstoff e127)
OK

water

A basic liquid essential for hydration and culinary uses; pure or mineral water commonly used in cooking and beverages.
OK

glukose-fruktose sirup
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

säureregulator : citronensäure

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Common questions about Fruit Cocktail in Light Syrup

Is Fruit Cocktail in Light Syrup ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Cocktail in Light Syrup by Del Monte, DelMonte is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup) and a synthetic color additive (E127, erythrosine). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of UPFs according to NOVA. Other ingredients like fruit, water, sugar, and citric acid do not change the UPF classification once such additives are present.

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.