Sainsbury’s

Apple soreen

Barcode 5088722225449

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Yes — Apple soreen is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including sweetened apple flavoured pieces (with glucose fructose syrup, humectant glycerol, palm fat, gelling agent pectin, flavouring), vegetable fat (rapeseed, palm), natural flavouring, and preservative calcium propionate. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

A basic flour enriched with added vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Used as a staple baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

sugar

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

sweetened apple flavoured pieces

A processed fruit-containing ingredient designed as a chewy piece; includes multiple additives and a sugar-syrup base.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

apple purée

Cooked and blended apples as a fruit purée; typically a simple fruit ingredient with minimal processing.
OK

malted barley flour

A flour derived from barley that has been malted, used to add sweetness and flavor; commonly found in baked goods.
UPF

vegetable fat (rapeseed and palm)

A blend of vegetable oils/fats, including palm oil, used for fat content and texture.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a synthetic calcium salt used as a preservative to prevent mold and extend shelf life in baked goods and some dairy products.

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Common questions about Apple soreen

Is Apple soreen ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple soreen by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including sweetened apple flavoured pieces (with glucose fructose syrup, humectant glycerol, palm fat, gelling agent pectin, flavouring), vegetable fat (rapeseed, palm), natural flavouring, and preservative calcium propionate. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Apple soreen are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Apple soreen as ultra-processed markers: sweetened apple flavoured pieces, vegetable fat (rapeseed and palm), natural flavouring, calcium propionate. 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?

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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.