Strawberry fruity bars

Barcode 4088600547954

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Yes — Strawberry fruity bars is ultra-processed.

Product is ultra-processed because it contains natural raspberry flavouring and a gelling agent (pectin) marked as a permitted non-organic additive. Natural flavourings and extracted gelling agents are industrial additives according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

organic red fruit filling

A ready-to-use fruit filling composed of mixed red fruits with added organic apple juice concentrate for sweetness and moisture; contains 37% fruit in the product. Typically used as a filling in pastries or pies.
OK

organic strawberries

Whole or sliced strawberries with organic certification, used as a fruit ingredient or topping in desserts and produce products; 25% of the mix.
OK

organic blackcurrants

Organic blackcurrants (cassis) berries; used as a fruit ingredient or garnish in jams, desserts, or sauces.
OK

organic cherries

Organic, fresh cherries; a basic fruit used as an ingredient in desserts and baked goods.
UPF

natural raspberry flavouring

Natural raspberry flavoring (extract/flavoring) used to impart raspberry flavor; may be derived via extraction or synthesis.
OK

pectin

Pectin, a natural gelling agent derived from plant sources, used to help set jams, jellies, and other products.
OK

organic whole wheat flour

A basic milling product from whole wheat kernels, used as a staple baking ingredient. Not an ultra-processed ingredient when used in its whole form.
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated juice from organic apples, used as a flavoring and sweetener; generally a single-ingredient fruit concentrate.
OK

organic sunflower oil

Oil pressed from organic sunflower seeds, used for cooking, baking, or finishing dishes.
OK

organic oat flour

Ground oats used as a gluten-free or lower-gluten flour alternative. Generally a simple, minimally processed ingredient.
UPF

raising agent: sodium hydrogen carbonate; vitamin b1

A leavening agent (baking soda) with added vitamin B1; appears as a processed ingredient and includes references to permitted non-organic ingredients and allergens. Likely used as a basic leavening agent in baked goods.
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

milk and soya

Combination of two common food ingredients: milk and soy. Basic culinary ingredients.

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Common questions about Strawberry fruity bars

Is Strawberry fruity bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry fruity bars is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product is ultra-processed because it contains natural raspberry flavouring and a gelling agent (pectin) marked as a permitted non-organic additive. Natural flavourings and extracted gelling agents are industrial additives according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Strawberry fruity bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Strawberry fruity bars as ultra-processed markers: natural raspberry flavouring, raising agent: sodium hydrogen carbonate; vitamin b1. 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.