Boromir

Gingerbread of Sibiu / Turta dulce de sibiu

Barcode 5941446008722

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Yes — Gingerbread of Sibiu / Turta dulce de sibiu is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), sorbitol (a polyol sweetener/humectant), dextrin (a refined starch derivative), caramel syrup (industrial sugar syrup), and added flavors. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

sugar

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

humectant
UPF

sorbitol

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant in foods, often in sugar-free products.
OK

non-hydrogenated vegetable oil of sunflower
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A basic leavening agent used in baking; reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise. Commonly sold as baking soda.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

caramel syrup

A syrup produced from sugar with caramelization and often additional flavorings or color, used as a sweetener or flavoring in beverages and desserts; a processed syrup product.
OK

iodized salt
UPF

flavors

General term for added flavoring substances; can be natural or artificial. Used to impart or enhance taste and aroma in foods.
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

may contain traces of walnuts

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Common questions about Gingerbread of Sibiu / Turta dulce de sibiu

Is Gingerbread of Sibiu / Turta dulce de sibiu ultra-processed?

Yes — Gingerbread of Sibiu / Turta dulce de sibiu by Boromir is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), sorbitol (a polyol sweetener/humectant), dextrin (a refined starch derivative), caramel syrup (industrial sugar syrup), and added flavors. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Gingerbread of Sibiu / Turta dulce de sibiu are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Gingerbread of Sibiu / Turta dulce de sibiu as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, sorbitol, dextrin, caramel syrup, flavors. 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?

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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.