Sainsbury's taste the difference

Matured Mincemeat

Barcode 01307825

Yes — Matured Mincemeat is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), and additives such as colour: plain caramel, preservative: acetic acid (beyond basic culinary use), and antioxidant: ascorbic acid. These extracted/industrial additives and refined ingredients place the product in the UPF category under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

currants (16%) (currants)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

raisins (7%) (raisins, sunflower oil)
OK

apricot puree (6%)
OK

apple pulp (6%) (apple pulp, preservative acetic acid)
OK

apple puree (6%) (apple puree, antioxidant: ascorbic acid)
OK

sultanas (6%) (sultanas)
OK

brandy (6%)
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

candied mixed citrus peel (orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, lemon peel, sugar, acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

vegetable suet (palm oil, rice flour, sunflower oil)
OK

maize starch

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

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

preservative: acetic acid; ginger
OK

colour: plain caramel; spices
OK

citric acid. safety: although extra care 1307825 has been taken to remove all fruit stalks and stones
OK

some may remain. the palm oil used in this product is certified sustainable from well managed plantations. together we can protect the world's forests and avoid deforestation. the colouring used in this product is sourced from natural sources. cap on rinse jar recycle cap recycle 06.23 80007337 h0276 0130 7825

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Common questions about Matured Mincemeat

Is Matured Mincemeat ultra-processed?

Yes — Matured Mincemeat by Sainsbury's taste the difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), and additives such as colour: plain caramel, preservative: acetic acid (beyond basic culinary use), and antioxidant: ascorbic acid. These extracted/industrial additives and refined ingredients place the product in the UPF category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Matured Mincemeat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Matured Mincemeat as an ultra-processed marker: glucose-fructose syrup. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.