Fruit Mincemeat Filling

Barcode 00435710

Yes — Fruit Mincemeat Filling is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as glucose-fructose syrup, candied peel made with glucose-fructose syrup, refined palm oil in vegetable suet, colour (plain caramel), and added orange oil. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

apple

A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
OK

sugar

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

sultanas (20%)
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

raisins (10%)
OK

candied mixed citrus peel (orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, lemon peel, sugar)
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

vegetable suet (palm oil, rice flour, sunflower oil)
OK

currants (3%)
OK

spices (cinnamon, coriander, dill, fennel, clove, ginger, nutmeg)
OK

preservative: acetic acid
UPF

caramel color

Food additive used to impart color; typically an extracted or synthesized coloring agent.
OK

orange oil

Essential oil derived from orange peels used for flavor; highly concentrated aroma compound.

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Common questions about Fruit Mincemeat Filling

Is Fruit Mincemeat Filling ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Mincemeat Filling is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as glucose-fructose syrup, candied peel made with glucose-fructose syrup, refined palm oil in vegetable suet, colour (plain caramel), and added orange oil. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Fruit Mincemeat Filling are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fruit Mincemeat Filling as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, caramel color. 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.