Is Eridanous Balsamic vinegar with honey ultra-processed?

250 ml Balsamic vinegars Sold in the United Kingdom

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Balsamic Vinegar, Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must, Colour (ultra-processing marker) (Plain Caramel (ultra-processing marker)), Honey 16%

Additives: E150a Plain caramel

As written on the pack

Balsamic Vinegar (Wine Vinegar (Contains Sulphites), Concentrated Grape Must (Contains Sulphites), Colour: Plain Caramel, 16% Honey

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E150a Plain caramel Plain caramel is a brown colour made by heating sugars.
Colour Colours are added to restore colour lost in processing or to make a product look more appealing.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 34th. 37% of the balsamic vinegars here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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