Bonne Maman

Baba au Rhum

Barcode 3608580005483

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Baba au Rhum is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processing aids: natural vanilla flavouring (industrial flavoring), gelling agent (pectin), and raising agents (sodium diphosphates, sodium carbonates). According to the provided NOVA guidance, the presence of such additives and industrial formulations makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

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

wheat flour

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

cream (milk) 9
OK

5%
OK

rum 6.9% (54% abv)
OK

whole egg

A whole chicken egg including yolk and white, used as a binding, enriching, and leavening ingredient in many recipes.
OK

egg white

Proteine-rich clear part of an egg, separated from the yolk. Commonly used as a low-fat protein source in cooking and baking.
OK

raising agents (sodium diphosphates, sodium carbonates, wheat flour)
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
OK

gelling agent (pectin). for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. this product contains alcohol. not suitable for children

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Common questions about Baba au Rhum

Is Baba au Rhum ultra-processed?

Yes — Baba au Rhum by Bonne Maman is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processing aids: natural vanilla flavouring (industrial flavoring), gelling agent (pectin), and raising agents (sodium diphosphates, sodium carbonates). According to the provided NOVA guidance, the presence of such additives and industrial formulations makes the product ultra-processed.

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.