Fruit Gummies

Barcode 00390248

Yes — Fruit Gummies is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, modified tapioca starch, malic acid, and potato protein. These are refined or modified components typical of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system. It also includes additional additives such as gelling agents (pectin) and natural flavourings, further supporting the UPF classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

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

sugar

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

fruit juice from concentrates (apple, elderberry (3%))
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
UPF

potato protein

Protein derived from potatoes, typically as a concentrated protein isolate used as a functional ingredient in foods.
OK

sunflower oil

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

pectin

A natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
OK

natural orange flavourings
OK

fruit and vegetable concentrates (black carrot, blueberry)
OK

glazing agent

Common questions about Fruit Gummies

Is Fruit Gummies ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Gummies is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, modified tapioca starch, malic acid, and potato protein. These are refined or modified components typical of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system. It also includes additional additives such as gelling agents (pectin) and natural flavourings, further supporting the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Fruit Gummies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Fruit Gummies as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, modified tapioca starch, potato protein. 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.