Asda

Wine Gums

Barcode 5054781569329

Yes — Wine Gums is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified potato starch, modified tapioca starch, flavourings, and glazing agent (carnauba wax). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, as they involve industrial processing, starch modification, and added flavouring and glazing agents not used in home cooking.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

water

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

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
OK

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

colours (anthocyanins, curcumin, paprika extract)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

plant extracts [safflower
OK

spirulina]
UPF

glazing agent (carnauba wax)

Edible wax coating derived from carnauba palm used as a glazing agent on candies and confectionery to give a shiny finish.

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Common questions about Wine Gums

Is Wine Gums ultra-processed?

Yes — Wine Gums by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified potato starch, modified tapioca starch, flavourings, and glazing agent (carnauba wax). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, as they involve industrial processing, starch modification, and added flavouring and glazing agents not used in home cooking.

Which ingredients in Wine Gums are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Wine Gums as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified potato starch, modified tapioca starch, flavourings, glazing agent (carnauba wax). 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.