Vanilla Syrup

Barcode 7560100650008

Yes — Vanilla Syrup is ultra-processed.

The product contains maltodextrin, an industrially processed refined carbohydrate, and thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum), which are food additives used to modify texture. Presence of these additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

ethyl alcohol (ethanol)

A clear, volatile alcohol used as a solvent and as a base in alcoholic beverages; in food contexts, ethanol is a basic chemical ingredient common in all alcoholic drinks.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
OK

vanilla seeds
OK

sugar

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

tapioca starch

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

thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum)

A combined listing for two hydrocolloids (xanthan gum and guar gum) used as thickeners and stabilizers in foods.

Common questions about Vanilla Syrup

Is Vanilla Syrup ultra-processed?

Yes — Vanilla Syrup is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains maltodextrin, an industrially processed refined carbohydrate, and thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum), which are food additives used to modify texture. Presence of these additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Vanilla Syrup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vanilla Syrup as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum). 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.