Ocean Spray

ocean spray smooth cranberry sauce

Barcode 031200005632

Yes — ocean spray smooth cranberry sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains the ingredients "flavourings" and "sweeteners," which are pre-identified as ultra-processed additives according to the NOVA criteria. These industrial formulations make the overall product an ultra-processed food (UPF), even though it also contains basic ingredients like cranberry purée, sugar, and water.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cranberry puree

A puree made from cranberries, with 45% fruit content. Used as a fruit ingredient in sauces and fillings.
OK

sugar

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

water (no artificial colours)

Purified water with no artificial colors added; used as a diluent or base in beverages and sauces.
UPF

flavourings and sweeteners

Flavor enhancers and sweetening agents used to adjust sweetness and aroma; contains additives
OK

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Common questions about ocean spray smooth cranberry sauce

Is ocean spray smooth cranberry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — ocean spray smooth cranberry sauce by Ocean Spray is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains the ingredients "flavourings" and "sweeteners," which are pre-identified as ultra-processed additives according to the NOVA criteria. These industrial formulations make the overall product an ultra-processed food (UPF), even though it also contains basic ingredients like cranberry purée, sugar, and water.

Which ingredients in ocean spray smooth cranberry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in ocean spray smooth cranberry sauce as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings and sweeteners. 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.