Yes — Fruit Strings is ultra-processed.
The only listed ingredient is carnauba wax, which is an extracted, isolated additive used as a glazing agent. Extracted or synthesized additives are considered ultra-processed according to the given rules, so this product is classified as UPF.
Other chocolate & sweets Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Dark 75% madagascar ginger & turmeric
Waitrose
Not UPF
Fruit rolls
Bear
Not UPF
Dark chocolate
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Giant buttons
montezuma’s
Not UPF
Milk Chocolate
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Simple Dark Chocolate
Hu
Not UPF
Original liquorice
Panda
Not UPF
Pure Fruit Paws Strawberry & Apple
Bear
Not UPF
Creamy Hazelnut Chocolate
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Velvety & intense dark chocolate
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Yes — Fruit Strings is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only listed ingredient is carnauba wax, which is an extracted, isolated additive used as a glazing agent. Extracted or synthesized additives are considered ultra-processed according to the given rules, so this product is classified as UPF.
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.