Tropical Fruit Snacks

Barcode 4056489850991

Yes — Tropical Fruit Snacks is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients, including corn syrup (an industrial sugar), natural flavour (an industrial flavouring), palm oil (a highly refined oil), stabiliser pectin used as a texturizer, and preservative potassium sorbate. These additives and industrial sweeteners place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

86% fruit pieces
OK

fruit puree concentrate (60%) (mango, pineapple, passion fruit)
OK

corn syrup
OK

sugar

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

apple puree concentrate
UPF

natural flavour

A flavouring substance derived from natural sources used to impart aroma and taste in foods.
OK

vegetable juice (for colour)
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
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

glazing agent: carnauba wax
UPF

pectin (stabiliser)

Pectin used as a stabiliser/gelling agent in foods; an extracted additive.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.

Common questions about Tropical Fruit Snacks

Is Tropical Fruit Snacks ultra-processed?

Yes — Tropical Fruit Snacks is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients, including corn syrup (an industrial sugar), natural flavour (an industrial flavouring), palm oil (a highly refined oil), stabiliser pectin used as a texturizer, and preservative potassium sorbate. These additives and industrial sweeteners place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Tropical Fruit Snacks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tropical Fruit Snacks as ultra-processed markers: natural flavour, palm oil, pectin (stabiliser). 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.