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Natural Original Liquorice 4 Bars

Barcode 075172079123

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Yes — Natural Original Liquorice 4 Bars is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains liquorice extract, a pre-identified UPF ingredient. The other ingredients—molasses syrup, wheat flour, and aniseed oil—do not independently trigger the UPF classification under the stated criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

molasses syrup

A thick, dark sweet syrup produced from sugar cane molasses; used as a flavoring and sweetener in baking and cooking.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
UPF

licorice extract

Concentrated extract of sweet liquorice root used for flavoring.
OK

anise oil

Essential oil derived from anise seeds, providing a sweet, licorice-like aroma and flavor. Used in some foods, confections, and traditional medicines; highly potent, used in small quantities.

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Common questions about Natural Original Liquorice 4 Bars

Is Natural Original Liquorice 4 Bars ultra-processed?

Yes — Natural Original Liquorice 4 Bars by Panda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains liquorice extract, a pre-identified UPF ingredient. The other ingredients—molasses syrup, wheat flour, and aniseed oil—do not independently trigger the UPF classification under the stated criteria.

Which ingredients in Natural Original Liquorice 4 Bars are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Natural Original Liquorice 4 Bars as an ultra-processed marker: licorice extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.