Peach Gummies

Barcode 5060384264011

Yes — Peach Gummies is ultra-processed.

This candy contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, generic flavouring, spirulina concentrate as a colorant, and stabiliser (pectin) used in an industrial confectionery matrix, so it falls into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

foam sugar
OK

5% peach juice from concentrate
OK

apple juice from concentrate

A clear liquid beverage produced by removing water from apples to create a concentrated juice that is later reconstituted or sold as a flavored juice. It is a basic fruit juice product with no added fats, proteins, or other major ingredients.
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

sugar

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

pectin

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls, commonly used as a gelling agent, stabiliser, and thickener in foods such as jams, jellies, and confectionery.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

sweet potato powder

Powdered form of sweet potato, used as a thickener or flavoring in soups, sauces, and sweet dishes. It is a minimally processed plant-based ingredient.
OK

radish powder
UPF

spirulina concentrate

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

carnauba wax

A natural plant wax derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, commonly used as a glazing agent and release agent in foods.

Common questions about Peach Gummies

Is Peach Gummies ultra-processed?

Yes — Peach Gummies is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This candy contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, modified starch, generic flavouring, spirulina concentrate as a colorant, and stabiliser (pectin) used in an industrial confectionery matrix, so it falls into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Peach Gummies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Peach Gummies as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch, flavouring, 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?

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.