Yes — Seriously zesty lemon curd is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains lemon oil and preservative sulphur dioxide, which are pre-identified ultra-processed ingredients. It also includes a gelling agent (agar), which is an extracted additive. These industrially processed additives move the product into the ultra-processed NOVA category.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Runny Honey
Rowse
Not UPF
Runny Honey
Rowse
Not UPF
Runny Honey
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Set Honey
Highgate Fayre
Not UPF
Supahoney : Manuka + Honey + Vitamin C
Rowse
Not UPF
Rowse Greek honey
Rowse
Not UPF
LIGHT & MILD honey
Rowse
Not UPF
Chilli Jam
Stokes
Not UPF
Clear Honey
Stamford Street Co.
Not UPF
Honey
Specially Selected Acacia Honey
Not UPF
Yes — Seriously zesty lemon curd by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains lemon oil and preservative sulphur dioxide, which are pre-identified ultra-processed ingredients. It also includes a gelling agent (agar), which is an extracted additive. These industrially processed additives move the product into the ultra-processed NOVA category.
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.
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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.