Fruit-Flavoured Sweets

Barcode 2020458628821

Yes — Fruit-Flavoured Sweets is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, dextrose, modified potato starch, palm oil, modified tapioca starch, flavourings, as well as stabilisers and glazing agents. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

stabilisers (sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, acacia gum)

A group of additive ingredients used to stabilize emulsions and textures in foods; includes sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and acacia gum (gum arabic).
OK

glazing agent (hydroxypropyl cellulose)

Hydroxypropyl cellulose used as a glazing agent to give a glossy surface or protective coating on foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

fruit and vegetable concentrates (apple, pumpkin, radish, tomato)

Concentrates derived from fruits and vegetables used to add color, flavor, or nutrient content; typically a blend of ingredients with multiple botanical sources.
OK

antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extract, ascorbic acid)

A blend of antioxidant ingredients consisting of a tocopherol-rich extract (vitamin E) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used to prevent oxidation in foods.

Common questions about Fruit-Flavoured Sweets

Is Fruit-Flavoured Sweets ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit-Flavoured Sweets is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, dextrose, modified potato starch, palm oil, modified tapioca starch, flavourings, as well as stabilisers and glazing agents. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Fruit-Flavoured Sweets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Fruit-Flavoured Sweets as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, dextrose, modified potato starch, palm oil, modified tapioca starch, flavourings. 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.