Tesco Finest

marmalade

Barcode 5057967306596

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — marmalade is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: gelling agent (pectin), colour (plain caramel), and acidity regulator (sodium citrate). These extracted/isolated additives place it in NOVA group 4, even though the base ingredients (sugar, orange, water, citric acid) are simple foods or basic additives.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

orange
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
OK

citric acid

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

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
OK

acidity regulator (sodium citrate). prepared with 30g of fruit per 100g. total sugar content: 67g per 100g. suitable for vegans nutrition as sold typical values erence intake per one tablespoon 100g (15g) energy 1144kj/

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Common questions about marmalade

Is marmalade ultra-processed?

Yes — marmalade by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: gelling agent (pectin), colour (plain caramel), and acidity regulator (sodium citrate). These extracted/isolated additives place it in NOVA group 4, even though the base ingredients (sugar, orange, water, citric acid) are simple foods or basic additives.

Which ingredients in marmalade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in marmalade as ultra-processed markers: pectin, plain caramel color. 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.