Asda

Light brown sugar

Barcode 5057172098897

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

No — Light brown sugar is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are sugar, cane molasses, and glycerol (a simple humectant). Sugar and cane molasses are minimally processed, and glycerol is a simple extraction, which per the guidance is not considered an ultra-processed ingredient. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed additives present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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sugar

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

A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
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glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.

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Common questions about Light brown sugar

Is Light brown sugar ultra-processed?

No — Light brown sugar by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are sugar, cane molasses, and glycerol (a simple humectant). Sugar and cane molasses are minimally processed, and glycerol is a simple extraction, which per the guidance is not considered an ultra-processed ingredient. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed additives present.

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.