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Yes — glaze with balsamic vinegar of Modena is ultra-processed.
Contains sulphite ammonia caramel colouring (caramel colour), xanthan gum stabiliser, and sulphur dioxide antioxidant, all of which are industrial additives used for colour, texture, and preservation. Presence of these additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA.
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Yes — glaze with balsamic vinegar of Modena by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains sulphite ammonia caramel colouring (caramel colour), xanthan gum stabiliser, and sulphur dioxide antioxidant, all of which are industrial additives used for colour, texture, and preservation. Presence of these additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA.
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.