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Taste the Difference Madagascan Vanilla Extract

Barcode 01732979

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No — Taste the Difference Madagascan Vanilla Extract is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list (water, ethanol, natural vanilla extract) contains only basic culinary ingredients and a traditional extract. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, refined syrups, or other ultra-processed additives, so this is not considered an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

ethanol

A simple, volatile alcohol used as a solvent, antimicrobial agent, and in beverages as the intoxicating component. In foods and drinks, it acts as the primary ingredient in alcoholic products.
OK

natural vanilla extract 3%

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Common questions about Taste the Difference Madagascan Vanilla Extract

Is Taste the Difference Madagascan Vanilla Extract ultra-processed?

No — Taste the Difference Madagascan Vanilla Extract by Sainsbury's,Sainsbury's Taste the difference,Taste the difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list (water, ethanol, natural vanilla extract) contains only basic culinary ingredients and a traditional extract. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, refined syrups, or other ultra-processed additives, so this is not considered an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

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?

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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.