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Original liquorice

Barcode 6412500076807

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

No — Original liquorice is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic or traditionally processed ingredients: molasses syrup (a traditional sugar product similar to treacle), wheat flour, liquorice extract, and aniseed oil. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers) or industrially refined syrups like inverted sugar, HFCS, or maltodextrin. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

molasses syrup

A thick, dark sweet syrup produced from sugar cane molasses; used as a flavoring and sweetener in baking and cooking.
OK

wheat flour

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

licorice extract

Concentrated extract of sweet liquorice root used for flavoring.
OK

anise oil

Essential oil derived from anise seeds, providing a sweet, licorice-like aroma and flavor. Used in some foods, confections, and traditional medicines; highly potent, used in small quantities.

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Common questions about Original liquorice

Is Original liquorice ultra-processed?

No — Original liquorice by Panda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic or traditionally processed ingredients: molasses syrup (a traditional sugar product similar to treacle), wheat flour, liquorice extract, and aniseed oil. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers) or industrially refined syrups like inverted sugar, HFCS, or maltodextrin. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Original liquorice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Original liquorice as an ultra-processed marker: licorice extract. 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.