Tesco

madagascan vanilla extract

Barcode 5054269713619

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No — madagascan vanilla extract is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. Ingredients are water, ethanol, sugar, and vanilla extract. All are basic culinary ingredients or traditional extract components, with no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives. According to the provided rules, sugar and vanilla extract are NOT UPF, and ethanol and water are neutral carriers/solvents. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

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water

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

A simple, volatile alcohol used as a solvent, antimicrobial agent, and in beverages as the intoxicating component. In foods and drinks, it acts as the primary ingredient in alcoholic products.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about madagascan vanilla extract

Is madagascan vanilla extract ultra-processed?

No — madagascan vanilla extract by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. Ingredients are water, ethanol, sugar, and vanilla extract. All are basic culinary ingredients or traditional extract components, with no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives. According to the provided rules, sugar and vanilla extract are NOT UPF, and ethanol and water are neutral carriers/solvents. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) 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.