By sainsbury's

Jelly beans

Barcode 00440356

Yes — Jelly beans is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose syrup (refined industrial sugar syrup), flavourings, stabiliser (acacia gum), and glazing agent (carnauba wax). Therefore the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

acid: citric acid: flavourings
OK

colours: anthocyanins
OK

lutein
OK

mixed carotenes; sunflower oil
OK

stabiliser: acacia gum; glazing agent: carnauba wax; plant concentrates: safflower concentrate
UPF

spirulina concentrate

Concentrated extract of spirulina algae, used as a source of protein and nutrients in fortified foods or supplements.

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Common questions about Jelly beans

Is Jelly beans ultra-processed?

Yes — Jelly beans by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose syrup (refined industrial sugar syrup), flavourings, stabiliser (acacia gum), and glazing agent (carnauba wax). Therefore the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Jelly beans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Jelly beans as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, spirulina concentrate. 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.