Asda

Strawberry jam

Barcode 5057172384044

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Strawberry jam is ultra-processed.

This strawberry jam is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar syrup) and gelling agents (pectins used as texture modifiers). These ingredients move it beyond a minimally processed or simply processed food.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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.
UPF

gelling agent (pectins)

Pectin-based gelling agent derived from fruit used to set jams and jellies; commonly used in fruit products; may be used with relatively high sugar content.

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Common questions about Strawberry jam

Is Strawberry jam ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry jam by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This strawberry jam is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar syrup) and gelling agents (pectins used as texture modifiers). These ingredients move it beyond a minimally processed or simply processed food.

Which ingredients in Strawberry jam are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Strawberry jam as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, gelling agent (pectins). 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.