Vanilla Syrup

Barcode 5000254021825

Yes — Vanilla Syrup is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains 'flavoring', which is an industrial additive used to modify taste and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients (water, sugar, vanilla extract) are basic culinary ingredients and not UPF on their own, but the presence of flavoring makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

vanilla extract

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

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.

Common questions about Vanilla Syrup

Is Vanilla Syrup ultra-processed?

Yes — Vanilla Syrup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains 'flavoring', which is an industrial additive used to modify taste and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients (water, sugar, vanilla extract) are basic culinary ingredients and not UPF on their own, but the presence of flavoring makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Vanilla Syrup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Vanilla Syrup as an ultra-processed marker: flavoring. 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.