Is Mayvers Strawberry Fruit Spread ultra-processed?

280g Jams Sold in Australia

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

strawberries 51%, FRUIT CONCENTRATE from 99% (grape), setting agent (fruit pectin (ultra-processing marker))

Additives: E440 Pectins

As written on the pack

STRAWBERRIES (51%), FRUIT CONCENTRATE from 99% (GRAPE (SULPHITES)), SETTING AGENT (FRUIT PECTIN). CONTAINS SULPHITES

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.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 55th. 90% of the 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.
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