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Yes — Lyle’s Golden Syrup is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid and consists of partially inverted refiners syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup. Extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives, including industrially processed syrups like partially inverted refiners syrup, are considered ultra-processed according to NOVA. Therefore this product is classified as UPF.
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Yes — Lyle’s Golden Syrup by Abram Lyle & sons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists of partially inverted refiners syrup, which is an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup. Extracted, isolated, or synthesized additives, including industrially processed syrups like partially inverted refiners syrup, are considered ultra-processed according to NOVA. Therefore this product is classified as 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.