Balsamic Dressing

Barcode 01273946

Yes — Balsamic Dressing is ultra-processed.

This dressing contains xanthan gum as a stabiliser, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify texture, so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

balsamic vinegar (40%)
OK

red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
OK

grape must concentrate
OK

sulphur dioxide
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

plain caramel

Plain caramel is a simple caramelized sugar or candy made from sugar heated until it browns, resulting in a chewy, sweet ingredient often used for flavor or color.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
UPF

xanthan gum (stabiliser)

A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Balsamic Dressing

Is Balsamic Dressing ultra-processed?

Yes — Balsamic Dressing is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This dressing contains xanthan gum as a stabiliser, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify texture, so it is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Balsamic Dressing are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Balsamic Dressing as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum (stabiliser). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.