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Lemon curd by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Lemon curd

Barcode 01268584
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Lemon curd is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), margarine made with palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), pectin (a gelling agent), and color additives like beta-carotene and lutein. These ingredients meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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Common questions about Lemon curd

Is Lemon curd ultra-processed?

Yes — Lemon curd by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), margarine made with palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), pectin (a gelling agent), and color additives like beta-carotene and lutein. These ingredients meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.

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