Hartley's

Strawberry Seedless

Barcode 5060391624518

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Yes — Strawberry Seedless is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because its ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), acid (citric acid), gelling agent (pectin), and acidity regulator (sodium citrates). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

strawberries

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

sugar

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

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
UPF

pectin

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

sodium citrate

A basic acidity regulator used to adjust pH and act as an emulsifier or buffering agent in foods.

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Common questions about Strawberry Seedless

Is Strawberry Seedless ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Seedless by Hartley's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because its ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), acid (citric acid), gelling agent (pectin), and acidity regulator (sodium citrates). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Seedless are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Strawberry Seedless as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, citric acid, pectin, sodium citrate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Strawberry Seedless?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Strawberry High Fruit Content Spread by St. Dalfour. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.