Asda

Raspberry jelly

Barcode 5054781844563

Yes — Raspberry jelly is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA-defined ultra-processed ingredients and additives: flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), and gelling agents such as carrageenan and carob bean gum which are industrial stabilizers/thickeners. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed food (UPF) category.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

apple juice from concentrate

A beverage ingredient produced by removing water from apple juice to create a concentrated form, commonly reconstituted with water for drinking.
UPF

gelling agents (carrageenan, locust bean gum)

Food additives used to thicken, gel, or stabilize products; carrageenan and locust bean gum are common gelling agents.
UPF

acidity regulators (sodium citrates, calcium lactate, potassium citrate)

Food additives that adjust acidity/alkalinity to control flavor balance and texture; includes various citrate salts and calcium lactate.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
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.
UPF

color (anthocyanins)

Plant-derived natural pigment used as a food colourant; anthocyanins are extracted pigments giving red to blue hues.
UPF

sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k) with naturally occurring sugars; vegan; no artificial colours or flavours; energy values listed

A blend of artificial intense sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame K) potentially with naturally occurring sugars, used as sugar substitutes; contains no artificial colours or flavours as stated.

Common questions about Raspberry jelly

Is Raspberry jelly ultra-processed?

Yes — Raspberry jelly by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA-defined ultra-processed ingredients and additives: flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), and gelling agents such as carrageenan and carob bean gum which are industrial stabilizers/thickeners. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the ultra-processed food (UPF) category.

Which ingredients in Raspberry jelly are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Raspberry jelly as ultra-processed markers: gelling agents (carrageenan, locust bean gum), acidity regulators (sodium citrates, calcium lactate, potassium citrate), flavourings, color (anthocyanins), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame k) with naturally occurring sugars; vegan; no artificial colours or flavours; energy values listed. 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.