Tesco

High juice apple mango

Barcode 5053526306779

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Yes — High juice apple mango is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including flavouring, stabiliser (carboxymethylcellulose), industrial sweetener (sucralose), and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

apple juice from concentrate (40%)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

mango purée (10%)

A fruit purée made from mango flesh, containing 10% mango; a cooked, blended fruit product used as a flavoring or base in foods.
UPF

malic acid

A naturally occurring fruit acid (organic acid) used as an acidity regulator and flavoring agent in foods; often added in small amounts to adjust pH and tartness.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

acidity regulator (trisodium citrate). preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite)
OK

antioxidant (ascorbic acid). stabiliser (carboxymethylcellulose)
UPF

sucralose

A synthetic artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages; extremely sweet, often used in low-calorie products.

Common questions about High juice apple mango

Is High juice apple mango ultra-processed?

Yes — High juice apple mango by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including flavouring, stabiliser (carboxymethylcellulose), industrial sweetener (sucralose), and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in High juice apple mango are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in High juice apple mango as ultra-processed markers: malic acid, flavouring, sucralose. 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.