Robertson's

Golden Shred Marmalade

Barcode 50172511

Scanned 28 times by Nomi users

Yes — Golden Shred Marmalade is ultra-processed.

The product contains glucose-fructose syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar and explicitly categorized as an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Therefore, the whole product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). Other ingredients like citric acid, sodium citrates, and pectin are additives commonly found in processed foods, further supporting the UPF classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

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

sugar

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

orange juice from concentrate

A beverage made from oranges where water is removed to make concentrate and later rehydrated to form juice; typically sold as a ready-to-drink juice after processing.
OK

water

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

orange peel

Citrus peel used as a flavoring agent; may be treated or preserved with sulphites.
OK

orange

A sweet-tresh tempered citrus fruit with segments and a bright, tangy juice used fresh or in dishes and juices.
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
OK

citric acid

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

treacle

A viscous, dark syrup produced from refining cane sugar; traditional sweetener used in baking and desserts.
UPF

sodium citrate

Food additive used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant.
UPF

orange oil

Essential oil or flavor extract derived from orange rind used for aroma and flavoring.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Golden Shred Marmalade

Is Golden Shred Marmalade ultra-processed?

Yes — Golden Shred Marmalade by Robertson's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains glucose-fructose syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar and explicitly categorized as an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Therefore, the whole product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). Other ingredients like citric acid, sodium citrates, and pectin are additives commonly found in processed foods, further supporting the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Golden Shred Marmalade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Golden Shred Marmalade as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, sodium citrate, orange oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Golden Shred Marmalade?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pure 'Tawny' Orange Marmalade by Tiptree, Wilkin sons ltd, Seville orange marmalade by La Vieja Fábrica. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.