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Sugar Syrup

Barcode 4061459965919

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Yes — Sugar Syrup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains partially inverted sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar syrup produced by breaking down sucrose. According to NOVA, such industrially processed syrups are ultra-processed ingredients, so the product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

partially inverted sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by partial hydrolysis of sucrose, resulting in a mixture of glucose and fructose. Commonly used as a sweetener in foods and beverages. It is considered ultra-processed due to industrial processing and use of inverted sugars.

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Common questions about Sugar Syrup

Is Sugar Syrup ultra-processed?

Yes — Sugar Syrup by The Pantry is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains partially inverted sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar syrup produced by breaking down sucrose. According to NOVA, such industrially processed syrups are ultra-processed ingredients, so the product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sugar Syrup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sugar Syrup as an ultra-processed marker: partially inverted sugar syrup. 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.