Specially Selected

Jalapeño chilli jam

Barcode 4088600334608

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Jalapeño chilli jam is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed sugars and additives: glucose syrup and dextrose (industrially extracted refined sugars) and gelling agent pectins (an extracted additive). These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

water

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

diced red pepper (12%)
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

jalapeño chilli (2%)
OK

gelling agent: pectins; flame roasted bird's eye chillies
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid; dextrose

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Common questions about Jalapeño chilli jam

Is Jalapeño chilli jam ultra-processed?

Yes — Jalapeño chilli jam by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed sugars and additives: glucose syrup and dextrose (industrially extracted refined sugars) and gelling agent pectins (an extracted additive). These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Jalapeño chilli jam are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Jalapeño chilli jam as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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.