waitrose & partners

raspberry jelly

Barcode 5000169328705

Yes — raspberry jelly is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: gelling agents (carrageenan, locust bean gum), flavouring (non-specific flavour additives), colour (anthocyanins as added colour), preservative (potassium sorbate), and stabiliser (potassium chloride). These extracted/isolated additives and added flavourings fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

raspberries (19%)
OK

sugar

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

gelling agents (carrageenan, locust bean gum)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
UPF

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
OK

stabiliser (potassium chloride) storage: refrigerate 17

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Common questions about raspberry jelly

Is raspberry jelly ultra-processed?

Yes — raspberry jelly by waitrose & partners is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: gelling agents (carrageenan, locust bean gum), flavouring (non-specific flavour additives), colour (anthocyanins as added colour), preservative (potassium sorbate), and stabiliser (potassium chloride). These extracted/isolated additives and added flavourings fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in raspberry jelly are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in raspberry jelly as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, color (anthocyanins), potassium sorbate. 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.