Marks & Spencer

Strawberry conserve

Barcode 00819626

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Strawberry conserve is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of pectin (a gelling agent/industrial additive) in the ingredient list, which falls under NOVA Group 4 criteria. Other ingredients like sugar, strawberries, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of pectin makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

strawberries

A red, juicy berry commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts; high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
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.
UPF

sodium citrate

A common acidity regulator and sequestrant derived from citric acid; used to control acidity and texture in foods.
OK

pectin. prepared with 55g of fruit per 100g. total sugar content 62g per 100g

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Common questions about Strawberry conserve

Is Strawberry conserve ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry conserve by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of pectin (a gelling agent/industrial additive) in the ingredient list, which falls under NOVA Group 4 criteria. Other ingredients like sugar, strawberries, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of pectin makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Strawberry conserve are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Strawberry conserve as an ultra-processed marker: sodium citrate. 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.