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Apple Banana Fruit Snack

Barcode 4088600547961
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Apple Banana Fruit Snack is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains at least one industrial additive/industrial formulation: natural flavouring, which is an extracted and formulated flavour additive. Other ingredients such as apple puree, whole apple, banana, lemon juice concentrate, pectin (a basic gelling agent), cinnamon, and sugar are not themselves UPF according to the given rules, but the presence of natural flavouring is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    apple puree (65%)
  • OK
    apple (25%)
  • OK
    banana (5%)
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate (3%)
  • OK
    pectin
    A natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • OK
    cinnamon (0.2%)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.

Common questions about Apple Banana Fruit Snack

Is Apple Banana Fruit Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple Banana Fruit Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains at least one industrial additive/industrial formulation: natural flavouring, which is an extracted and formulated flavour additive. Other ingredients such as apple puree, whole apple, banana, lemon juice concentrate, pectin (a basic gelling agent), cinnamon, and sugar are not themselves UPF according to the given rules, but the presence of natural flavouring is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Apple Banana Fruit Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Apple Banana Fruit Snack as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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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