Flavoured Ethanol Syrup

Barcode 5060642130140

Yes — Flavoured Ethanol Syrup is ultra-processed.

Contains industrial additives including flavourings, preservatives (propyl parahydroxybenzoate, parahydroxybenzoate/E218), and disodium phosphate, which classify it as an ultra-processed product under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

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.
UPF

flavours

Flavoring agents used to impart or modify taste and aroma. Can be natural, artificial, or a blend; used across food, beverage, and fragrance contexts.
UPF

propylparahydroxybenzoate

A preservative (parabene) used to inhibit microbial growth in cosmetics and some food products.
UPF

para-hydroxybenzoate (e218)

A preservative used in foods and cosmetics; a paraben derivative.
UPF

disodium phosphate

An inorganic food additive used as acidity regulator, emulsifier, and leavening aid.
OK

sucrose

Common table sugar; a basic single-ingredient sweetener.

Common questions about Flavoured Ethanol Syrup

Is Flavoured Ethanol Syrup ultra-processed?

Yes — Flavoured Ethanol Syrup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains industrial additives including flavourings, preservatives (propyl parahydroxybenzoate, parahydroxybenzoate/E218), and disodium phosphate, which classify it as an ultra-processed product under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Flavoured Ethanol Syrup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Flavoured Ethanol Syrup as ultra-processed markers: flavours, propylparahydroxybenzoate, para-hydroxybenzoate (e218), disodium phosphate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.