Rowntrees

Fruit pastilles Pouch

Barcode 7613287228338

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Yes — Fruit pastilles Pouch is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial formulations/additives: glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup) and natural flavourings (isolated flavour compounds). These meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 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.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

hvert sugary up
OK

concentrated fruit juices (1%) (apple, blackcurrant, strawberry, orange, lemon, lime)
OK

acids (malic acid, citric acid, lactic acid)
OK

trisodium citrate

A basic food additive used as acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and beverages; generally considered safe and widely used.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

plant and vegetable concentrates (carrot, hibiscus)
OK

colours (anthocyanins, copper complexes of chlorophyllins, curcumin, carotenes)

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Common questions about Fruit pastilles Pouch

Is Fruit pastilles Pouch ultra-processed?

Yes — Fruit pastilles Pouch by Rowntrees is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial formulations/additives: glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup) and natural flavourings (isolated flavour compounds). These meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Fruit pastilles Pouch are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fruit pastilles Pouch as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, natural flavourings. 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.