Liquorice Sweets

Barcode 5060960500243

Yes — Liquorice Sweets is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose syrup, natural flavouring, emulsifier (E471), barley malt extract, and food colouring (E153), which are industrial additives and formulations according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

acrylamide
UPF

licorice extract

Concentrated extract of sweet liquorice root used for flavoring.
OK

food colouring (e153)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.

Common questions about Liquorice Sweets

Is Liquorice Sweets ultra-processed?

Yes — Liquorice Sweets is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include glucose syrup, natural flavouring, emulsifier (E471), barley malt extract, and food colouring (E153), which are industrial additives and formulations according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Liquorice Sweets are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Liquorice Sweets as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, licorice extract, natural flavouring, Barley Malt Extract, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier. 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.