Tesco

Apple & banana slurpers

Barcode 5057967163632

No — Apple & banana slurpers is not ultra-processed.

The product contains fruit purées (apple and banana), concentrated apple juice, and simple additives ascorbic acid (vitamin C, used as an antioxidant) and citric acid (a common acidity regulator). These are basic food ingredients and simple additives permitted as non-UPF in the guidelines. There are no industrially processed sugars like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, no emulsifiers, thickeners, flavorings, artificial sweeteners, or other markers of ultra-processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

apple purée (74%)
OK

banana purée (20%)
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Apple & banana slurpers

Is Apple & banana slurpers ultra-processed?

No — Apple & banana slurpers by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains fruit purées (apple and banana), concentrated apple juice, and simple additives ascorbic acid (vitamin C, used as an antioxidant) and citric acid (a common acidity regulator). These are basic food ingredients and simple additives permitted as non-UPF in the guidelines. There are no industrially processed sugars like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, no emulsifiers, thickeners, flavorings, artificial sweeteners, or other markers of ultra-processing.

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.