Fruit & Nut Mix

Barcode 5063210016440

Yes — Fruit & Nut Mix is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include flavouring and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are industrial additives used for texture and flavour. The presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA, even though many ingredients (nuts, seeds, dried fruits, dark chocolate base) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

cashew nut

Edible seed of the cashew tree; a common tree nut used in cooking and snack foods.
OK

sweetened dried cranberries
OK

dried pineapple chunks
OK

dark chocolate (cocoa mass
OK

sugar

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

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

emulsifier: soya lecithin)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

sour cherries
OK

sweetened dried strawberries
OK

sour cherries juice concentrate
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

sunflower seeds

Small, edible seeds with a mild nutty flavor, used in snacks, baking, and cooking.

Common questions about Fruit & Nut Mix

Is Fruit & Nut Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit & Nut Mix is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include flavouring and emulsifier (soya lecithin), which are industrial additives used for texture and flavour. The presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA, even though many ingredients (nuts, seeds, dried fruits, dark chocolate base) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Fruit & Nut Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fruit & Nut Mix as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.