Blueberry Candy

Barcode 5060963478327

Yes — Blueberry Candy is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains food additives and industrial ingredients such as gelling agents (E440, E407) and added food flavor, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

malt syrup

A syrup produced from malted barley or other grains, used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and beverages.
OK

white granulated sugar

A refined, granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets, used as a common sweetener.
UPF

trehalose (crystallized)

A disaccharide sugar derived from starch, crystallized for use as a low-glycemic sweetener or stabilizer in foods.
OK

blueberry juice concentrate

A concentrated form of blueberry juice obtained by removing water, used as a fruity ingredient or base for beverages.
UPF

gelling agents e440 and e407 (pectin and carrageenan)

Gelling agents used as thickeners and to create gel-like textures in foods; consists of extracted or processed hydrocolloids (pectin, carrageenan).
OK

acids e330, e296, e331 (citric, malic, and sodium citrate)

Acids used as acidity regulators or flavor enhancers in foods (e.g., citric acid, malic acid, citrate) and help preserve and balance taste.
UPF

flavoring

A generic flavoring ingredient used to impart taste in foods. Commercial flavorings often come from refined extracts or synthetic processes and are considered processed additives.

Common questions about Blueberry Candy

Is Blueberry Candy ultra-processed?

Yes — Blueberry Candy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains food additives and industrial ingredients such as gelling agents (E440, E407) and added food flavor, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Blueberry Candy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Blueberry Candy as ultra-processed markers: trehalose (crystallized), gelling agents e440 and e407 (pectin and carrageenan), flavoring. 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.