Hartley's,Hartley's Best

Hartley jam straw

Barcode 50354061

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Yes — Hartley jam straw is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar, and acidity regulator: sodium citrates, a pre-identified UPF additive. Pectin and citric acid are traditional or basic additives and do not independently make the product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

strawberries

A red, juicy berry commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts; high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
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

pectin

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium citrate

Food additive used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant.

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Common questions about Hartley jam straw

Is Hartley jam straw ultra-processed?

Yes — Hartley jam straw by Hartley's,Hartley's Best is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar, and acidity regulator: sodium citrates, a pre-identified UPF additive. Pectin and citric acid are traditional or basic additives and do not independently make the product UPF.

Which ingredients in Hartley jam straw are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hartley jam straw as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, sodium citrate. 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.