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Sweet popcorn

Barcode 5027738011660
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Sweet popcorn is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients: popped corn, sugar, and rapeseed oil. These are minimally processed culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or other ultra-processed components, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    popped corn (58%)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.

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Common questions about Sweet popcorn

Is Sweet popcorn ultra-processed?

No — Sweet popcorn by Regal is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic ingredients: popped corn, sugar, and rapeseed oil. These are minimally processed culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or other ultra-processed components, so this product is not classified 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.

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