The Fruit Factory

Fruit Stars

Barcode 5060036011581

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Yes — Fruit Stars is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup, dextrine, humectant (sorbitol), gelling agent (pectin), and natural flavourings, which fall under NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

fruit juices from concentrates (30%) (apple 28%)
OK

strawberry 1%
OK

orange 1%
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch by partial hydrolysis, used as a thickener, texturizer or binder in foods.
OK

humectant (sorbitol)
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
UPF

pectin

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

citric acid

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

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

fruit and vegetable juice concentrates (black carrot, apple, radish and blackcurrant)
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

colours (food colorings)

Food colorings using paprika extract and curcumin as natural colorants to impart red/orange/yellow hues.
UPF

spirulina concentrate

Concentrated extract of spirulina algae, used as a source of protein and nutrients in fortified foods or supplements.
OK

glazing agent (carnauba wax). 0.2g 0.1g

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Common questions about Fruit Stars

Is Fruit Stars ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Stars by The Fruit Factory is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of industrial ingredients and additives including glucose syrup, dextrine, humectant (sorbitol), gelling agent (pectin), and natural flavourings, which fall under NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Fruit Stars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Fruit Stars as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, dextrin, pectin, natural flavourings, spirulina concentrate. 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.