Is Morrisons Large Oranges ultra-processed?

4 Oranges Sold in the United Kingdom

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

Oranges, Imazalil, Thiabendazole, Phenylphenol, Pyrimethanil, Propiconazole, e202 (processing marker), e904 (ultra-processing marker), e914

Additives: E202 Potassium sorbate , E233 Thiabendazole , E904 Shellac , E914 Oxidised polyethylene wax

As written on the pack

Oranges, Imazalil, Thiabendazole, Phenylphenol, Pyrimethanil, Propiconazole, E202, E904, E914.

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

E904 Shellac Shellac is a resin secreted by lac insects, used as a glazing agent on sweets, coated chocolates and fruit.

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.

E202 Potassium sorbate Preservatives are substances which prolong the shelf-life of foods by protecting them against deterioration caused by micro-organisms and/or which protect against growth of pathogenic micro-organisms.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 10th. 50% of the oranges 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.

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 5010251850700, last edited 19 July 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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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.