Instant thickening granules

Barcode 5010024104580

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Yes — Instant thickening granules is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list (though misspelled in places) clearly includes several ultra-processed components: maltodextrin, palm oil ("palm oir"), glucose syrup ("glucose syro"), and an emulsifier (soy lecithin). Maltodextrin and glucose syrup are refined, industrially produced sugar fractions; palm oil is a highly refined industrial oil; and soy lecithin is an extracted emulsifier. Presence of any of these is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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instant thickening granules at mcdougaly granules of starch and vegetable oil. ingradients: potoro starch
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maltodetrin
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palm oiried glucose syro
OK

emulsifier about aur product (sovlecithin). to help you get from your home for quesfians & (uk) 0800 022 3 allergy advice: for allergens
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(roi) 1800 9323 see ingredients in bold. may also contain wheat. suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about Instant thickening granules

Is Instant thickening granules ultra-processed?

Yes — Instant thickening granules is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list (though misspelled in places) clearly includes several ultra-processed components: maltodextrin, palm oil ("palm oir"), glucose syrup ("glucose syro"), and an emulsifier (soy lecithin). Maltodextrin and glucose syrup are refined, industrially produced sugar fractions; palm oil is a highly refined industrial oil; and soy lecithin is an extracted emulsifier. Presence of any of these is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.