Tesco

apples

Barcode 5051399296210

Scanned 20 times by Nomi users

No — apples is not ultra-processed.

The only additive is sulphur dioxide, a common preservative used to prevent browning and spoilage in dried or stored fruits. It is a basic preservative and not an industrial formulation with multiple additives or complex processing, so this product does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food (UPF) under NOVA as defined here.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

apple

A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
UPF

preservative: sulfur dioxide

A chemical preservative used to prevent browning and extend shelf life in foods such as dried fruits; it is an additive rather than a standalone ingredient.

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Common questions about apples

Is apples ultra-processed?

No — apples by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only additive is sulphur dioxide, a common preservative used to prevent browning and spoilage in dried or stored fruits. It is a basic preservative and not an industrial formulation with multiple additives or complex processing, so this product does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food (UPF) under NOVA as defined here.

Which ingredients in apples are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in apples as an ultra-processed marker: preservative: sulfur dioxide. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.