Fruit Gummies

Barcode 5901888028269

Yes — Fruit Gummies is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), modified starch, flavouring, stabiliser (pectin used as an additive), and colour (beetroot red used as an additive). Additionally, citric acid is present as an acidity regulator. These additives and refined ingredients classify the product as a UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
UPF

flavouring

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

fruit and plant concentrates
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

pectin

Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls, commonly used as a gelling agent, stabiliser, and thickener in foods such as jams, jellies, and confectionery.
UPF

beetroot red color

A color additive derived from beetroot used to impart red color to foods; often an extracted pigment or synthetic/colorant added to enhance appearance.

Common questions about Fruit Gummies

Is Fruit Gummies ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit Gummies is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), modified starch, flavouring, stabiliser (pectin used as an additive), and colour (beetroot red used as an additive). Additionally, citric acid is present as an acidity regulator. These additives and refined ingredients classify the product as a UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Fruit Gummies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Fruit Gummies as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch, citric acid, flavouring, beetroot red color. 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.