Sweetened Dried Mango

Barcode 10150597

No — Sweetened Dried Mango is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mango (94%), sugar, and sodium metabisulphite. Mango and sugar are basic foods, and sodium metabisulphite is a common preservative but not an industrial formulation like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or refined syrups. There are no industrial extracts such as maltodextrin, glucose syrup, flavorings, or other additives that would classify it as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mango (94%)
OK

sugar

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

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative and antioxidant used in foods and beverages to prevent oxidation and browning; commonly used to preserve dried fruits, wine, and processed foods.

Common questions about Sweetened Dried Mango

Is Sweetened Dried Mango ultra-processed?

No — Sweetened Dried Mango is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mango (94%), sugar, and sodium metabisulphite. Mango and sugar are basic foods, and sodium metabisulphite is a common preservative but not an industrial formulation like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or refined syrups. There are no industrial extracts such as maltodextrin, glucose syrup, flavorings, or other additives that would classify it as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Which ingredients in Sweetened Dried Mango are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweetened Dried Mango as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. 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.