The Ginger People

Gin Gins Original

Barcode 734027973022

Yes — Gin Gins Original is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients, specifically glucose syrup and the emulsifier soya lecithin. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like cane sugar, ginger, tapioca starch, rice flour, salt, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of the identified UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried to flavor foods. Ginger adds warmth and a slight citrus note.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
OK

salt

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Gin Gins Original

Is Gin Gins Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Gin Gins Original by The Ginger People is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients, specifically glucose syrup and the emulsifier soya lecithin. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like cane sugar, ginger, tapioca starch, rice flour, salt, and citric acid are not UPF on their own, but the presence of the identified UPF additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Gin Gins Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Gin Gins Original as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, soy lecithin. 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.