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kids multivitamins max strength gummies

Barcode 5060604760309

Yes — kids multivitamins max strength gummies is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrially processed additives and cosmetic ingredients including sodium ascorbate, colour (curcumin), natural flavour, gelling agents (pectin, agar agar), and a formulated vitamin mix, which classifies it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

beetroot fiber fos
OK

pectin

A natural polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
OK

agar-agar

A natural gelling agent derived from red algae, used to set jams, desserts, and custards in vegan recipes.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

vitamin c (as ascorbic acid)
OK

vitamin e (as dl-a-tocopheryl acetate)
OK

trisodium citrate citric acid
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant in foods and beverages.
OK

natural flavour (strawberry)
OK

colour (black carrot concentrate)
UPF

curcumin (color)

Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.
OK

niacin (as niacinamide)
OK

zinc (as zinc citrate)
OK

pantothenic acid (as calcium d - pantothenate)
OK

vitamin a (as retinol acetate)
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin d3 (as cholecalciferol)
OK

lodine (as potassium iodide)
OK

biotin

B-complex vitamin (Vitamin B7) involved in metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; often used as a supplement or fortification additive.
OK

vitamin b12 (as cyanocobalamin)
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a commonly used synthetic form of vitamin B6 for fortification and 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 kids multivitamins max strength gummies

Is kids multivitamins max strength gummies ultra-processed?

Yes — kids multivitamins max strength gummies by tonic health is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrially processed additives and cosmetic ingredients including sodium ascorbate, colour (curcumin), natural flavour, gelling agents (pectin, agar agar), and a formulated vitamin mix, which classifies it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in kids multivitamins max strength gummies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in kids multivitamins max strength gummies as ultra-processed markers: sodium ascorbate, curcumin (color). 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.