Marks & Spencer

Apricot jam

Barcode 29077243

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

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.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

apricot

A small orange fruit from the Prunus armeniaca tree, typically sweet and juicy when ripe.
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
UPF

sodium citrate

A common acidity regulator and sequestrant derived from citric acid; used to control acidity and texture in foods.

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Common questions about Apricot jam

Is Apricot jam ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Apricot jam are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Apricot jam as ultra-processed markers: pectin, sodium citrate. 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?

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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.