Is Merlot ultra-processed?

Wines 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

alcohol-free merlot wine, rectified concentrated grape must, natural flavouring (ultra-processing marker), preservative (processing marker)

Additives: E220 Sulphur dioxide

As written on the pack

alcohol-free merlot wine, rectified concentrated grape must, natural flavouring, preservative: sulphur dioxide,

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

Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.

3 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.

Alcoholic beverages Products in the category "Alcoholic beverages" are at least group 3.
Wines Products in the category "Wines" are at least group 3.
Preservative Preservatives slow spoilage by microbes.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 13th. 44% of the wines 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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