Mixed Dried Fruit

Barcode 5000234051408

Yes — Mixed Dried Fruit is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial sweeteners and additives, specifically glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) and mandarin juice concentrate used as a concentrated sweetening/flavouring agent. It also contains sulphur dioxide as a preservative. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of glucose-fructose syrup alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

south african raisins (24%)
OK

crimson raisins (17%)
OK

halved yellow cherries (13%)
OK

dehydrated pineapple slices
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

golden raisins (13%)
OK

mandarin juice concentrate
OK

sunflower oil

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

preservative: sulphur dioxide
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Mixed Dried Fruit

Is Mixed Dried Fruit ultra-processed?

Yes — Mixed Dried Fruit is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial sweeteners and additives, specifically glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup) and mandarin juice concentrate used as a concentrated sweetening/flavouring agent. It also contains sulphur dioxide as a preservative. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of glucose-fructose syrup alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Mixed Dried Fruit are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mixed Dried Fruit as an ultra-processed marker: glucose-fructose syrup. 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.