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Madagascar vanilla extract

Barcode 5060234988043

No — Madagascar vanilla extract is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are madagascar vanilla extract, soft dark brown sugar, water, and ethanol. Vanilla extract and ethanol (as an extraction solvent) are considered traditional culinary ingredients, while dark brown sugar and water are minimally processed. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other ultra-processed ingredients present, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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madagascar vanilla extract (3%)
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soft dark brown sugar
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water

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

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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Common questions about Madagascar vanilla extract

Is Madagascar vanilla extract ultra-processed?

No — Madagascar vanilla extract by Cake Decor is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are madagascar vanilla extract, soft dark brown sugar, water, and ethanol. Vanilla extract and ethanol (as an extraction solvent) are considered traditional culinary ingredients, while dark brown sugar and water are minimally processed. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other ultra-processed ingredients present, 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.