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Yes — Golden syrup is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product contains partially inverted sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar syrup created by breaking down sucrose. Extracted and industrially processed sugars like partially inverted sugar syrup are classified as ultra-processed according to the provided criteria, so this product is UPF.
Other cooking & baking Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Coconut Oil
Not UPF
Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil
Just Oil
Not UPF
Light in colour olive oil
By sainsbury's,Sainsburys
Not UPF
Vegetable oil
Asda
Not UPF
Olive oil
Solesta
Not UPF
Vita coco coconut oil
Vita Coco
Not UPF
Coconut Oil
Lidl
Not UPF
Waitrose duchy organic tomato purée
Waitrose duchy organic
Not UPF
Organic Plain Flour
Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — Golden syrup by The Pantry is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains partially inverted sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed sugar syrup created by breaking down sucrose. Extracted and industrially processed sugars like partially inverted sugar syrup are classified as ultra-processed according to the provided criteria, so this product is UPF.
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.
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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.