Sugar Syrup

Barcode 4061459042535

No — Sugar Syrup is not ultra-processed.

The product contains sugar, cane molasses, and glycerol (a basic humectant considered a simple extraction). There are no industrially processed sweeteners like glucose syrup, maltodextrin, or inverted sugar, and no emulsifiers, colorings, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives. Under the provided rules, these ingredients do not make it ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

cane molasses

A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.

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Common questions about Sugar Syrup

Is Sugar Syrup ultra-processed?

No — Sugar Syrup is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains sugar, cane molasses, and glycerol (a basic humectant considered a simple extraction). There are no industrially processed sweeteners like glucose syrup, maltodextrin, or inverted sugar, and no emulsifiers, colorings, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives. Under the provided rules, these ingredients do not make it ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sugar Syrup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sugar Syrup as an ultra-processed marker: glycerol (glycerin). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.