Fruit Gummies

Barcode 071567957830

Yes — Fruit Gummies is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed (UPF) due to multiple industrial ingredients and additives: corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavor, artificial color, color added, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, and added gelling/thickening agents like gelatin and pectin used in a confectionery matrix. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

corn syrup
OK

high fructose corn syrup
OK

gelatin

A gelling agent derived from collagen, used to provide texture in a variety of foods (jellies, desserts, candies).
OK

artificial flavor
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

color added
OK

carnauba wax

A natural plant wax derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, commonly used as a glazing agent and release agent in foods.
UPF

sodium citrate

A salt of citric acid used as acidity regulator, buffering agent, or emulsifier in processed foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium benzoate

A widely used preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in various foods and beverages.
OK

artificial color

Common questions about Fruit Gummies

Is Fruit Gummies ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Gummies is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed (UPF) due to multiple industrial ingredients and additives: corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavor, artificial color, color added, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, and added gelling/thickening agents like gelatin and pectin used in a confectionery matrix. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Fruit Gummies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fruit Gummies as ultra-processed markers: sodium citrate, sodium benzoate. 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.