Is Fisherman's Friend Fisherman’s Friend Raspberry ultra-processed?

25 g Liquorice candies Sold in Sweden

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

sötningsmedel (sorbitol (ultra-processing marker)), sukralos, acesulfam K, aromämnen, klumpförebyggande medel (magnesiumsalter av fettsyror)

Additives: E420 Sorbitol

As written on the pack

sötningsmedel: sorbitol, sukralos, acesulfam K; aromämnen, klumpförebyggande medel: magnesiumsalter av fettsyror

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

E420 Sorbitol Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and to keep products moist.

2 ingredients that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 5th. 77% of the liquorice candies 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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