Tesco

Pineapple Chunks in Juice

Barcode 5059512729492

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No — Pineapple Chunks in Juice is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple fruit ingredients and a basic preservative.

Pineapple and pineapple juice are minimally processed fruit ingredients. Citric acid is a basic food additive and does not make the product ultra-processed. No industrial sweeteners, refined oils, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other NOVA ultra-processing markers are present.

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Common questions about Pineapple Chunks in Juice

Is Pineapple Chunks in Juice ultra-processed?

No — Pineapple Chunks in Juice by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Pineapple and pineapple juice are minimally processed fruit ingredients. Citric acid is a basic food additive and does not make the product ultra-processed. No industrial sweeteners, refined oils, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other NOVA ultra-processing markers are present.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.