Skittles

Fruit Strings

Barcode 5060545680018

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fruit Strings is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial formulations/additives such as glucose syrup and natural flavourings. Glucose syrup is an industrially extracted refined sugar, and natural flavourings are extracted/isolated additives; both are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA. Other ingredients like gelling agents (gelatine) and glazing agents (carnauba wax) further indicate industrial processing, even though basic ingredients like sugar, citric acid, and coconut oil themselves are not UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

fruit juices (equivalence from concentrates per 100g apple 35g, strawberry 4 orange 3g)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sugar

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

gelling agent (gelatine)
OK

acidity regular (citric acid)
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

natural colourings (spirulina, black carrot, paprika)
OK

curcumin

Active component of turmeric; a yellow pigment used as a spice and colorant.
UPF

glazing agent (carnauba wax)

Edible wax coating derived from carnauba palm used as a glazing agent on candies and confectionery to give a shiny finish.

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Common questions about Fruit Strings

Is Fruit Strings ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Strings by Skittles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because the ingredient list includes industrial formulations/additives such as glucose syrup and natural flavourings. Glucose syrup is an industrially extracted refined sugar, and natural flavourings are extracted/isolated additives; both are markers of ultra-processing under NOVA. Other ingredients like gelling agents (gelatine) and glazing agents (carnauba wax) further indicate industrial processing, even though basic ingredients like sugar, citric acid, and coconut oil themselves are not UPF.

Which ingredients in Fruit Strings are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Fruit Strings as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, natural flavourings, glazing agent (carnauba wax). 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.