Candy Kittens

Wild Strawberry Gourmet Sweets

Barcode 5060384262918

Scanned 51 times by Nomi users

Yes — Wild Strawberry Gourmet Sweets is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, potato protein, and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations and additives beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

6% strawberry juice from concentrate
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

4% coconut water from concentrate
OK

acids (malic acid, citric acid, lactic acid)
UPF

potato protein

Protein derived from potatoes, typically as a concentrated protein isolate used as a functional ingredient in foods.
OK

acidity regulators: sodium malates and calcium carbonate
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

fruit and plant concentrates (sweet potato, black carrot, hydrolysed pea protein. allergy advice: packed in a factory that handles peanuts, nuts, sesame and milk.)

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Common questions about Wild Strawberry Gourmet Sweets

Is Wild Strawberry Gourmet Sweets ultra-processed?

Yes — Wild Strawberry Gourmet Sweets by Candy Kittens is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, potato protein, and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations and additives beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Wild Strawberry Gourmet Sweets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Wild Strawberry Gourmet Sweets as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, potato protein, natural flavouring. 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.