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Vanilla Bean Paste by Nielsen Massey
Nielsen Massey

Vanilla Bean Paste

Barcode 025638000130
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Vanilla Bean Paste is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, traditional ingredients.

This product is not ultra-processed under the specified NOVA guidance. It contains sugar, water, vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds, and tragacanth. Sugar and vanilla extract are basic or traditional ingredients, while tragacanth is a traditional plant-derived thickener rather than an industrial formulation or additive associated with ultra-processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    vanilla extract (water, ethanol, sugar, vanilla bean extractives)
  • OK
    vanilla bean seeds
  • OK
    thickener (tragacanth)

Common questions about Vanilla Bean Paste

Is Vanilla Bean Paste ultra-processed?

No — Vanilla Bean Paste by Nielsen Massey is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is not ultra-processed under the specified NOVA guidance. It contains sugar, water, vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds, and tragacanth. Sugar and vanilla extract are basic or traditional ingredients, while tragacanth is a traditional plant-derived thickener rather than an industrial formulation or additive associated with ultra-processing.

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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