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Yes — Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sulphite ammonia caramel (a colour) and sulphur dioxide (an antioxidant/preservative). These extracted, isolated additives make the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA, even though the base ingredients (wine vinegar and grape musts) are traditional.
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Yes — Balsamic Vinegar of Modena by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sulphite ammonia caramel (a colour) and sulphur dioxide (an antioxidant/preservative). These extracted, isolated additives make the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA, even though the base ingredients (wine vinegar and grape musts) are traditional.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Balsamic Vinegar of Modena by Tesco, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Organic Balsamic Vinegar by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.