Fruit Chews

Barcode 5014271005775

Yes — Fruit Chews is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains apple juice concentrate and grape juice concentrate, which are refined, industrially processed sugar concentrates rather than whole or minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

blueberries

Small round blue-purple berries, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber; commonly eaten fresh, frozen, or used in baked goods and jams.
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated apple juice obtained by removing water; used as a sweetener or flavoring ingredient.
OK

grape juice concentrate

A juice concentrate derived from grapes, used as a sweetening or flavoring ingredient; typically a single-ingredient fruit product.
OK

fruit pectin

A natural polysaccharide extracted from fruit, used as a gelling/stabilizing agent.

Common questions about Fruit Chews

Is Fruit Chews ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Chews is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains apple juice concentrate and grape juice concentrate, which are refined, industrially processed sugar concentrates rather than whole or minimally processed foods.

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.