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Yes — Golden syrup is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product contains invert sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup and is classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based rules. Therefore, the overall product is UPF.
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Yes — Golden syrup by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains invert sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup and is classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based rules. Therefore, the overall product is UPF.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Golden syrup as an ultra-processed marker: invert sugar syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.