Haribo

Fruitilicious

Barcode 5012035963125

Yes — Fruitilicious is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup, dextrin, sorbitol syrup (a humectant), flavouring, and invert sugar syrup. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

water

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

gelatin

A protein derived from animal collagen used as a gelling agent in desserts and pastes.
OK

humectant: sorbitol syrup
OK

fruit juice from concentrate: apple, raspberry, strawberry, lemon, pineapple
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

fruit and plant concentrates: bilberry
OK

carrot, apple, radish, safflower, spirulina, sweet potato, hibiscus, blackcurrant
OK

sunflower oil

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

flavouring

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

glazing agent: beeswax
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.

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Common questions about Fruitilicious

Is Fruitilicious ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruitilicious by Haribo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup, dextrin, sorbitol syrup (a humectant), flavouring, and invert sugar syrup. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Fruitilicious are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Fruitilicious as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrin, flavouring, invert sugar 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?

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.