Strawberry Preserve

Barcode 5060065300540

Yes — Strawberry Preserve is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains lycopene used as a color additive, which is an isolated compound added for cosmetic purposes rather than basic cooking use.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

strawberry

Fresh strawberry fruit used as a common food ingredient, providing sweetness and flavor.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar, a basic single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

color: lycopene

Natural or synthetic tomato-derived pigment used as a food colorant; commonly added for color.

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Common questions about Strawberry Preserve

Is Strawberry Preserve ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Preserve is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains lycopene used as a color additive, which is an isolated compound added for cosmetic purposes rather than basic cooking use.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Preserve are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Strawberry Preserve as an ultra-processed marker: color: lycopene. 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.