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Finest Blackcurrant Conserve

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Yes — Finest Blackcurrant Conserve is ultra-processed.

This conserve is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: gelling agent (pectin) and acidity regulator (sodium citrate). These extracted and isolated additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like sugar, blackcurrants, and citric acid are not ultra-processed on their own, but the presence of the gelling agent and acidity regulator makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

blackcurrant (45%)
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
UPF

sodium citrate

Sodium citrate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and drinks.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Finest Blackcurrant Conserve

Is Finest Blackcurrant Conserve ultra-processed?

Yes — Finest Blackcurrant Conserve by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This conserve is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: gelling agent (pectin) and acidity regulator (sodium citrate). These extracted and isolated additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients like sugar, blackcurrants, and citric acid are not ultra-processed on their own, but the presence of the gelling agent and acidity regulator makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Finest Blackcurrant Conserve are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Finest Blackcurrant Conserve as ultra-processed markers: pectin, sodium citrate. 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.