Blueberry Jam

Barcode 5014271006796

Yes — Blueberry Jam is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is a blueberry jam made with blueberries, sugar, fruit pectin, and citric acid. Sugar, pectin, and citric acid are not UPF ingredients under the specified guidance. However, natural flavoring is an industrial flavor additive and is classified as UPF, so the product is ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

sugar

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

gelling agent: fruit pectin

Natural pectin used as a gelling/stabilizing agent in foods (e.g., jams, jellies).
OK

citric acid

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

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.

Common questions about Blueberry Jam

Is Blueberry Jam ultra-processed?

Yes — Blueberry Jam is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a blueberry jam made with blueberries, sugar, fruit pectin, and citric acid. Sugar, pectin, and citric acid are not UPF ingredients under the specified guidance. However, natural flavoring is an industrial flavor additive and is classified as UPF, so the product is ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Blueberry Jam are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Blueberry Jam as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavoring. 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.