M&S

Colin the Caterpillar Fruit Sours

Barcode 00673358

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Colin the Caterpillar Fruit Sours is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), glucose syrup, modified potato starch, and added flavourings, which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

4 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.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
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

acid (malic acid, citric acid, lactic acid)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

acidity regulator (calcium carbonate)
OK

elderberry juice from concentrate
OK

fruit concentrate (red grape, apple, lemon, blackcurrant)
OK

vegetable concentrate (carrot, pumpkin)
OK

plant concentrates (safflower). concentrated spirulina

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Common questions about Colin the Caterpillar Fruit Sours

Is Colin the Caterpillar Fruit Sours ultra-processed?

Yes — Colin the Caterpillar Fruit Sours by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), glucose syrup, modified potato starch, and added flavourings, which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Colin the Caterpillar Fruit Sours are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Colin the Caterpillar Fruit Sours as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified potato starch, glucose-fructose syrup, flavourings. 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.