Yes — Seville orange marmalade is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the gelling agent citrus pectin, which is an extracted/isolated additive, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. The other ingredients (sugar, oranges, citric acid) are basic culinary ingredients and not UPF on their own, but the presence of citrus pectin makes the overall product UPF.
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Yes — Seville orange marmalade by La Vieja Fábrica is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the gelling agent citrus pectin, which is an extracted/isolated additive, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. The other ingredients (sugar, oranges, citric acid) are basic culinary ingredients and not UPF on their own, but the presence of citrus pectin makes the overall product UPF.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pure 'Tawny' Orange Marmalade by Tiptree, Wilkin sons ltd, Seville orange marmalade by La Vieja Fábrica. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.