Carling

CARLING ORIGINAL LAGER- BURTON-ON-TR

Barcode 5010038485880

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Yes — CARLING ORIGINAL LAGER- BURTON-ON-TR is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially produced, refined sugar ingredient (an extracted, isolated sweetener) and therefore considered an ultra-processed component under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

barley malt

Malted barley grains used in brewing and baking to provide fermentable sugars and malt flavor.
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

hops

The flowers of the hop plant used to impart bitterness, aroma, and stability to beer.

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Common questions about CARLING ORIGINAL LAGER- BURTON-ON-TR

Is CARLING ORIGINAL LAGER- BURTON-ON-TR ultra-processed?

Yes — CARLING ORIGINAL LAGER- BURTON-ON-TR by Carling is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially produced, refined sugar ingredient (an extracted, isolated sweetener) and therefore considered an ultra-processed component under NOVA.

Which ingredients in CARLING ORIGINAL LAGER- BURTON-ON-TR are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in CARLING ORIGINAL LAGER- BURTON-ON-TR as an ultra-processed marker: glucose 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.