Frank Cooper's

Fine cut Oxford marmalade

Barcode 5035660138782

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Yes — Fine cut Oxford marmalade is ultra-processed.

The marmalade contains industrial ingredients and additives associated with ultra-processed foods, specifically glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted and refined sugar syrup) and acidity regulator sodium citrates. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing under the NOVA classification.

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

seville orange

A tart, bitter-orange variety grown in the Andalusia region, often used for marmalade and zest.
OK

sugar

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

pectin

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

orange oil

Essential oil derived from orange peels used for flavor; highly concentrated aroma compound.

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Common questions about Fine cut Oxford marmalade

Is Fine cut Oxford marmalade ultra-processed?

Yes — Fine cut Oxford marmalade by Frank Cooper's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The marmalade contains industrial ingredients and additives associated with ultra-processed foods, specifically glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted and refined sugar syrup) and acidity regulator sodium citrates. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate ultra-processing under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Fine cut Oxford marmalade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fine cut Oxford marmalade 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 Fine cut Oxford 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.