Yes — Maple Syrup is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday use.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains invert sugar syrup, an industrially processed syrup in which sucrose has been chemically broken down. Maple syrup itself is a traditional sweetener and would not make the product ultra-processed, but the invert sugar syrup is sufficient for the UPF classification.
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Yes — Maple Syrup by Hilltop is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains invert sugar syrup, an industrially processed syrup in which sucrose has been chemically broken down. Maple syrup itself is a traditional sweetener and would not make the product ultra-processed, but the invert sugar syrup is sufficient for the UPF classification.
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.