Sainsbury's

Lemon curd

Barcode 01268584

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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.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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

sugar

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

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate 8 % (water, concentrated lemon juice)
OK

margarine (palm oil, rapeseed oil, water, palm stearn)
OK

maize starch

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

dried _egg_
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
OK

sodium chlorate
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
OK

beta-carotene

A naturally occurring pigment (carotenoid) found in plants; used as a dietary supplement and food colorant.
OK

lutein

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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.

Which ingredients in Lemon curd are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lemon curd as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, lemon oil. 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.