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Карамельный сироп by McGuigan, Monin
McGuigan, Monin

Карамельный сироп

Barcode 3052910013677
Scanned  27  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Карамельный сироп is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: flavour (an added flavoring agent) and colour: E150a (caramel colour). These extracted additives classify the product as UPF under NOVA, even though the base ingredients sugar and water are not UPF themselves.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • 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.
  • UPF
    flavour
    Generic flavoring; an additive used to impart taste, can be natural or artificial.
  • OK
    acidifier: citric acid
  • OK
    colour: e150a

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Common questions about Карамельный сироп

Is Карамельный сироп ultra-processed?

Yes — Карамельный сироп by McGuigan, Monin is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: flavour (an added flavoring agent) and colour: E150a (caramel colour). These extracted additives classify the product as UPF under NOVA, even though the base ingredients sugar and water are not UPF themselves.

Which ingredients in Карамельный сироп are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Карамельный сироп as an ultra-processed marker: flavour. 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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