The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (a refined sugar), glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides and their lactic/acetic esters), modified starch, and thickeners (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, xanthan). According to NOVA, the presence of such industrial formulations and additives makes the product a UPF.
The NOVA system classifies foods into four groups based on how much industrial processing they've undergone. This product falls into Group 4 — ultra-processed food products containing industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or hydrogenated oils.
Product information comes from public databases and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.