Nielsen-Massey

Pure Vanilla Extract

Barcode 025638710022

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No — Pure Vanilla Extract is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is valid. Contains water, ethanol, sugar, and vanilla bean extractives. These are basic culinary ingredients and a traditional extract process, with no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore not ultra-processed per 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

sugar

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

vanilla bean extractives

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Common questions about Pure Vanilla Extract

Is Pure Vanilla Extract ultra-processed?

No — Pure Vanilla Extract by Nielsen-Massey is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is valid. Contains water, ethanol, sugar, and vanilla bean extractives. These are basic culinary ingredients and a traditional extract process, with no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore not ultra-processed per 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.