Is Aldi Strawberry Conserve ultra-processed?

450 g Strawberry jams Sold in the United Kingdom and the United States

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Sugar (processing marker), strawberries 50%, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Gelling Agent (ultra-processing marker) (Pectins (ultra-processing marker))

Additives: E440 Pectins

As written on the pack

Sugar, STRAWBERRIES (50%), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Gelling Agent: Pectins. DIETARY ADVICE: Suitable for vegetarians.

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E440 Pectins Pectins are gelling agents extracted from citrus peel or apple pomace.
Gelling agent Gelling agents such as pectin, gelatine or carrageenan set liquids into gels and stabilise textures.

1 ingredient that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 40th. 95% of the strawberry jams here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.