Just Essentials by Asda

Strawberry Jam

Barcode 5057172383993

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Yes — Strawberry Jam is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, and it contains glucose-fructose syrup, which is an industrially produced refined sugar syrup and is explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework. Additionally, it includes a gelling agent (pectins), which is an extracted additive used to modify texture. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the jam is UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

strawberry

A fresh red fruit widely eaten fresh or in desserts; rich in water, fiber, and natural sugars.
OK

sugar

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

acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrates)

A combined food additive providing acidity regulation; includes citric acid and sodium citrates used to adjust acidity in foods.
OK

pectin (gelling agent)

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from fruits, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.

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Common questions about Strawberry Jam

Is Strawberry Jam ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Jam by Just Essentials by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid, and it contains glucose-fructose syrup, which is an industrially produced refined sugar syrup and is explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework. Additionally, it includes a gelling agent (pectins), which is an extracted additive used to modify texture. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the jam is UPF.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Jam are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Strawberry Jam as an ultra-processed marker: glucose-fructose syrup. 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.