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Orange Marmalade

Barcode 5060767610046
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Orange Marmalade is not ultra-processed.

This appears to be a traditional orange marmalade made from sugar, oranges, pectin, and citric acid. Pectin (a gelling agent) and citric acid (an acidity regulator) are basic, long‑used culinary additives rather than markers of ultra‑processing. There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial flavors, or other industrial formulations, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra‑processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    bitter oranges (29%)
  • OK
    whole seville oranges (3%)
  • OK
    pectin
    A natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

Common questions about Orange Marmalade

Is Orange Marmalade ultra-processed?

No — Orange Marmalade is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a traditional orange marmalade made from sugar, oranges, pectin, and citric acid. Pectin (a gelling agent) and citric acid (an acidity regulator) are basic, long‑used culinary additives rather than markers of ultra‑processing. There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial flavors, or other industrial formulations, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra‑processed foods.

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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