Specially Selected

24 month matured Christmas pudding

Barcode 4088600555584

Yes — 24 month matured Christmas pudding is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. These include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), colour: anthocyanin (an added colorant), and lemon oil (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of any such industrial formulations or additives is sufficient to classify the entire product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

vine fruits (38%) (sultanas, raisins, vostizza currants, chilean flame raisins)
OK

sugar

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

wheat flour

A basic flour used for baking, commonly fortified with minerals such as calcium carbonate and iron.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

cider (6%)
OK

brandy (6%)
OK

brandy soaked glace cherries (cherries, glucose-fructose syrup, brandy)
OK

colour: anthocyanin (from grapes); acidity regulator: citric acid
OK

vegetable suet (palm oil, rice flour)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

ognac (4%). almonds (3.5%)
OK

rum (3%)
OK

stout (contains barley, gluten)
OK

humectant: glycerine: braeburn apples
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

sweetened dried cranberries (sugar. cranberries, sunflower oil)
OK

treacle

A viscous, dark syrup produced from refining cane sugar; traditional sweetener used in baking and desserts.
OK

orange peel

Zest or dried peel from oranges, used as flavoring and garnish. Contains oils and aromatic compounds. Food-grade and widely used in cooking and baking.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

lemon peel

Zest or dried rind used for flavoring and seasoning.
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
OK

orange oil

Essential oil derived from orange peels used for flavor; highly concentrated aroma compound.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about 24 month matured Christmas pudding

Is 24 month matured Christmas pudding ultra-processed?

Yes — 24 month matured Christmas pudding by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. These include glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), colour: anthocyanin (an added colorant), and lemon oil (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, the presence of any such industrial formulations or additives is sufficient to classify the entire product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in 24 month matured Christmas pudding are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 24 month matured Christmas pudding as an ultra-processed marker: lemon oil. 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.