Lindhouse

Apple & Pear (Fruit & Barley)

Barcode 4056489823551

Yes — Apple & Pear (Fruit & Barley) is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including flavourings, acesulfame K, sucralose, multiple stabilizers and thickeners (carboxy methyl cellulose, xanthan gum, gum arabic), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), and emulsifier-type compounds (glycerol esters of wood rosins). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

apple juice from concentrate

A clear liquid beverage produced by removing water from apples to create a concentrated juice that is later reconstituted or sold as a flavored juice. It is a basic fruit juice product with no added fats, proteins, or other major ingredients.
OK

pear juice from concentrate

Juice made from pears that has been concentrated by removing water, usually reconstituted before use; a basic fruit juice ingredient.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

citric acid

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

sodium citrate

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

barley extract
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.
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.
UPF

acesulfame potassium

A zero-calorie artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages. Often found in diet sodas and sugar-free products.
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener derived from sucrose by chlorination; widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

carboxy methyl cellulose
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
OK

gum arabic
OK

glycerol esters of wood rosins

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Common questions about Apple & Pear (Fruit & Barley)

Is Apple & Pear (Fruit & Barley) ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple & Pear (Fruit & Barley) by Lindhouse is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including flavourings, acesulfame K, sucralose, multiple stabilizers and thickeners (carboxy methyl cellulose, xanthan gum, gum arabic), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), and emulsifier-type compounds (glycerol esters of wood rosins). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Apple & Pear (Fruit & Barley) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Apple & Pear (Fruit & Barley) as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, sodium citrate, potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulfite, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, xanthan gum. 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.