Yes — The Growers Harvest - Island Mix is ultra-processed.
The product contains industrial additives used for preservation and regulation: sodium metabisulphite and sulphur dioxide (preservatives) and citric acid (acidity regulator). These extracted, isolated additives make the product ultra-processed (UPF) according to the NOVA criteria, even though the base ingredients are dried fruits and sugar.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Organic black beans
Biona Organic
Not UPF
Chickpeas in water
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Like Infused Mango
The Foodie Market Aldi
Not UPF
Chewy banana
Tesco
Not UPF
Lemon & Herb Olives
Aldi
Not UPF
Seedless Raisins
tesco
Not UPF
Crunchy shiitake mushroom
Other foods
Not UPF
Raisins
Tesco
Not UPF
Pitted dates
Not UPF
Cranberries
Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — The Growers Harvest - Island Mix by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial additives used for preservation and regulation: sodium metabisulphite and sulphur dioxide (preservatives) and citric acid (acidity regulator). These extracted, isolated additives make the product ultra-processed (UPF) according to the NOVA criteria, even though the base ingredients are dried fruits and sugar.
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.
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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.