Sainsbury’s

Red Fruit Balance

Barcode 01827262

Scanned 20 times by Nomi users

Yes — Red Fruit Balance is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the provided rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rice (70%)
OK

wheat (23%)
OK

sugar

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

freeze dried fruit (4.5%) (cherry, strawberry)
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

vitamins and mineral mix (niacin, iron, pantothenic acid, vitamin b12, vitamin d, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin b6)

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Common questions about Red Fruit Balance

Is Red Fruit Balance ultra-processed?

Yes — Red Fruit Balance by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer according to the provided rules.

Which ingredients in Red Fruit Balance are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Red Fruit Balance as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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.