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Yes — Apricot jam is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations: gelling agent (pectin) and e331 (a processed acidity regulator). According to the given rules, these ingredients are considered UPF components, so the overall product must be classified as UPF, even though other ingredients (sugar, apricots, citric acid) are not UPF on their own.
Other drinks Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Avocado Dip
Lidl, Meadow Fresh
Not UPF
Guacamole Original
Holy Moly Dips
Not UPF
Spanish saffron
Fudco
Not UPF
Yorkshire Puddings
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Kashmir Chilli Flakes
Tesco
Not UPF
Tomato Passata
Cucina
Not UPF
Concentrado de tomate
Mutti
Not UPF
Passata Sieved Tomatoes
Napolina
Not UPF
Tomato Puree Double Concentrate
Cucina
Not UPF
Fruit rolls
Bear, Bear Nibbles
Not UPF
Yes — Apricot jam by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations: gelling agent (pectin) and e331 (a processed acidity regulator). According to the given rules, these ingredients are considered UPF components, so the overall product must be classified as UPF, even though other ingredients (sugar, apricots, citric acid) are not UPF on their own.
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.
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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.