Aldi

Strawberry jam

Barcode 4088600479910

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Yes — Strawberry jam is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like citric acid, sodium citrates, and pectins are food additives (acidity regulators and gelling agents), which also contribute to its UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

strawberries

A red, juicy berry commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts; high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

sugar

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

citric acid (acidity regulator)

Citric acid used as acidity regulator and preservative in beverages and foods; a natural organic acid derived from citrus fruits.
OK

sodium citrates; gelling agent: pectins. prepared with 45g of fruit per 100g. total sugar content: 619 per 1009

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Common questions about Strawberry jam

Is Strawberry jam ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry jam by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients like citric acid, sodium citrates, and pectins are food additives (acidity regulators and gelling agents), which also contribute to its UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Strawberry jam are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Strawberry jam as an ultra-processed marker: glucose-fructose 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.