Abram Lyle & sons

Lyle’s Golden Syrup

Barcode 5010115811205

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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.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

partially inverted refiners syrup

A refined syrup produced by partial inversion of sucrose, often used as a sweetener; it is an industrially processed syrup.

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Common questions about Lyle’s Golden Syrup

Is Lyle’s Golden Syrup ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Lyle’s Golden Syrup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lyle’s Golden Syrup as an ultra-processed marker: partially inverted refiners 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.

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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.