Mackays

Mackays Seedless Bramble Preserve 340G

Barcode 0637793004931

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No — Mackays Seedless Bramble Preserve 340G is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are sugar, seedless brambles, pectin as a traditional gelling agent, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are all basic or minimally processed ingredients commonly used in home jam-making, with no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, or complex additives, so this preserve is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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seedless brambles
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gelling agent: fruit pectin

Natural pectin used as a gelling/stabilizing agent in foods (e.g., jams, jellies).
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Mackays Seedless Bramble Preserve 340G

Is Mackays Seedless Bramble Preserve 340G ultra-processed?

No — Mackays Seedless Bramble Preserve 340G by Mackays is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are sugar, seedless brambles, pectin as a traditional gelling agent, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. These are all basic or minimally processed ingredients commonly used in home jam-making, with no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, or complex additives, so this preserve is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

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.