Robertson's, Lemon Curd

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Robertson's, Lemon Curd scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Fruit Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Citrates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Jams & Spreads, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 3,925 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Robertson's, Lemon Curd's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine Vegetable Oil Palm, Rape, Palm Fractions , Water, Lemon Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color: Beta-Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.