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Madagascan vanilla bean paste

Barcode 5000254019860

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Yes — Madagascan vanilla bean paste is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains invert sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted sugar and considered UPF under NOVA guidance. The presence of a thickener (tragacanth), an extracted additive, further supports UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
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

spent vanilla seeds
OK

thickener (tragacanth)

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Common questions about Madagascan vanilla bean paste

Is Madagascan vanilla bean paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Madagascan vanilla bean paste by Dr. Oetker is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains invert sugar syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted sugar and considered UPF under NOVA guidance. The presence of a thickener (tragacanth), an extracted additive, further supports UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Madagascan vanilla bean paste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Madagascan vanilla bean paste as an ultra-processed marker: invert 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.