Fruit Cake

Barcode 5060996660928

Yes — Fruit Cake is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and UPF ingredients including potassium sorbate (preservative), sulphur dioxide (preservative), erythrosine (artificial colour), and magnesium carbonate (anti-caking agent). These are extracted or synthesized additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Milled wheat flour fortified with added calcium, iron, niacin (vitamin B3) and thiamin (vitamin B1).
OK

salted butter (milk, salt)
OK

sugar

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

currants (10.1%)
OK

pitted dates (8.1%) (pitted dates, rice flour)
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

glazed whole cherries (4%) (cherries, sugar)
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
OK

sulphur dioxide
OK

regulator: citric acid
OK

colour erythrosine
OK

egg

Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
OK

ammonium bicarbonate
OK

anti-caking agent: magnesium carbonate
OK

mixed spices (0.5%) (cassia cinnamon, coriander, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg)
OK

ground cinnamon (0.5%)

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Common questions about Fruit Cake

Is Fruit Cake ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Cake is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and UPF ingredients including potassium sorbate (preservative), sulphur dioxide (preservative), erythrosine (artificial colour), and magnesium carbonate (anti-caking agent). These are extracted or synthesized additives characteristic of NOVA 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?

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.