Stubb's, Mccormick & Company Inc.

Stubb's, liquid smoke, hickory

Barcode 734756002086

Yes — Stubb's, liquid smoke, hickory is ultra-processed.

The product contains caramel color, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed additive according to NOVA guidance. Therefore, the product must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

natural hickory smoke

A natural flavor extracted from smoke, used to impart smoky taste in foods.
OK

tamari sauce

A soy sauce-style seasoning made from soybeans, water, and salt; used for umami and seasoning.
OK

sugar (cane)

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

organic distilled vinegar

A basic, fermented vinegar used for acidity and pickling or flavoring.
UPF

caramel color

A food coloring produced by controlled heating of carbohydrates with acids, alkalis, or ammonium compounds; used to impart brown color in many beverages and foods.
OK

salt

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.

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Common questions about Stubb's, liquid smoke, hickory

Is Stubb's, liquid smoke, hickory ultra-processed?

Yes — Stubb's, liquid smoke, hickory by Stubb's, Mccormick & Company Inc. is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains caramel color, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed additive according to NOVA guidance. Therefore, the product must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Stubb's, liquid smoke, hickory are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Stubb's, liquid smoke, hickory as ultra-processed markers: natural hickory smoke, caramel color. 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.