Hartley's

Strawberry Jam

Barcode 5060391624433

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Strawberry Jam is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial refined sugar) and a gelling agent (pectins), which are extracted/industrial additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar and sodium citrates are basic additives, but the presence of glucose-fructose syrup and pectin makes the jam UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

strawberries

A red, juicy berry commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts; high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
OK

glucose-fructose www.taleysfruit.co.uk syrup
OK

sugar

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

pectins (gelling agent)

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent derived from plant pectin; used to gel and set products. Often extracted and processed.
OK

add: cic best of acid acidity regulator: sodium citrates prepared with 37g of fruit per 100g total sugar content 61g per 100g

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Common questions about Strawberry Jam

Is Strawberry Jam ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Jam by Hartley's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial refined sugar) and a gelling agent (pectins), which are extracted/industrial additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar and sodium citrates are basic additives, but the presence of glucose-fructose syrup and pectin makes the jam UPF.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Jam are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Strawberry Jam as an ultra-processed marker: pectins (gelling agent). 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.