Syrup
The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
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Ingredients
11 listed · 7 flagged for reviewHIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, WATER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SUGAR, OF: POTASSIUM SORBATE, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES*, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Syrup scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Of: Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Flavors (Vanillin (Artificial Flavor)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides*, Polysorbate 60): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Honey & Syrups, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 3,559 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Syrup's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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