Grape Snack

Barcode 4061463651747

Yes — Grape Snack is ultra-processed.

Contains industrial additives including stabilising agents (carboxymethylcellulose, gum arabic), acidity regulator (malic acid), and the pre-identified UPF preservative potassium metabisulphite, so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

grapes
OK

stabilising agents
UPF

carboxymethylcellulose

A cellulose derivative used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in foods and pharmaceuticals.
OK

gum arabic
OK

preservative

A generic food additive used to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.
UPF

potassium metabisulfite

Potassium metabisulfite is a sulfur-containing compound used as a preservative, antioxidant, and antimicrobial in foods and wine. It helps prevent browning and spoilage by releasing sulfur dioxide.
OK

concentrated grape juice

Juice derived from grapes that has been concentrated by removing water, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient.
OK

acidity regulator: malic acid

Common questions about Grape Snack

Is Grape Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Grape Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains industrial additives including stabilising agents (carboxymethylcellulose, gum arabic), acidity regulator (malic acid), and the pre-identified UPF preservative potassium metabisulphite, so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Grape Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Grape Snack as ultra-processed markers: carboxymethylcellulose, potassium metabisulfite. 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.