Robertson's

Golden Shredless Marmalade

Barcode 5035660136627

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Yes — Golden Shredless Marmalade is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: gelling agent pectin (a refined gelling agent) and acidity regulator sodium citrates (a manufactured acidity regulator). These extracted/isolated additives move the product into NOVA 4, even though other ingredients (sugar, water, oranges, citric acid, treacle) are minimally processed or traditional.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

water

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

orange

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

orange juice concentrate

Juice from oranges with water removed to concentrate sugars and flavors.
OK

gelling agent
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, used as a gelling and thickening 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.
OK

treacle

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

orange peel extract
OK

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
UPF

sodium citrates

Sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and emulsifier in foods. It helps control acidity and can act as a buffering agent.
UPF

orange oil

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

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Common questions about Golden Shredless Marmalade

Is Golden Shredless Marmalade ultra-processed?

Yes — Golden Shredless Marmalade by Robertson's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: gelling agent pectin (a refined gelling agent) and acidity regulator sodium citrates (a manufactured acidity regulator). These extracted/isolated additives move the product into NOVA 4, even though other ingredients (sugar, water, oranges, citric acid, treacle) are minimally processed or traditional.

Which ingredients in Golden Shredless Marmalade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Golden Shredless Marmalade as ultra-processed markers: sodium citrates, orange 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.