L. Roses & Co ltd, Rose's

Rose's Lemon and lime

Barcode 50183364

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Yes — Rose's Lemon and lime is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, an industrially produced refined sugar syrup. It also includes other processed additives such as the gelling agent pectin, an acidity regulator (sodium citrates), and added colours (copper complexes of chlorophyllins, lutein), which are extracted or synthesized additives characteristic of UPFs according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 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

lemons (10%)
OK

limes (10%)
OK

sugar

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

sodium citrate

Food additive used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant.
OK

colours: copper complexes of chlorophyllins
OK

lutein

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Common questions about Rose's Lemon and lime

Is Rose's Lemon and lime ultra-processed?

Yes — Rose's Lemon and lime by L. Roses & Co ltd, Rose's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, an industrially produced refined sugar syrup. It also includes other processed additives such as the gelling agent pectin, an acidity regulator (sodium citrates), and added colours (copper complexes of chlorophyllins, lutein), which are extracted or synthesized additives characteristic of UPFs according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Rose's Lemon and lime are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Rose's Lemon and lime as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, sodium citrate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Rose's Lemon and lime?

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.