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Mrs Darlingtons Legendary Lemon Curd 320G

Barcode 5030563000013

Yes — Mrs Darlingtons Legendary Lemon Curd 320G is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the margarine contains palm oil, palm kernel oil, and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

pasteurized whole egg

A basic animal-origin ingredient: whole egg that has been pasteurized to destroy pathogens.
OK

margarine (vegetable oils, not hydrogenated, palm oil, palm kernel oil, rapeseed oil, water, salt, natural flavouring)

A processed fat spread made from vegetable oils and water, often containing salt and flavorings.
OK

lemon juice (16%)

Lemon juice containing 16% lemon juice as part of a product; a basic fruit juice ingredient.
UPF

lemon oil (essential oil)

Lemon essential oil used for flavoring; the product includes palm oil and palm kernel oil as part of the formulation, with ethical sourcing claims. UPF status: true, because the ingredient contains refined palm oil/palm kernel oil (industrial processing) and includes an extracted flavoring component, which classifies it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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Common questions about Mrs Darlingtons Legendary Lemon Curd 320G

Is Mrs Darlingtons Legendary Lemon Curd 320G ultra-processed?

Yes — Mrs Darlingtons Legendary Lemon Curd 320G by Mrs darlington is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the margarine contains palm oil, palm kernel oil, and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Mrs Darlingtons Legendary Lemon Curd 320G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mrs Darlingtons Legendary Lemon Curd 320G as an ultra-processed marker: lemon oil (essential oil). 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?

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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.