Is Trader Giotto's Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena ultra-processed?

500 ml Balsamic vinegars of Modena Sold in the United States, France and Switzerland

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

wine vinegar, concentrated grape must, caramel (color (ultra-processing marker))

As written on the pack

wine vinegar (contains sulfites), concentrated grape must, caramel (color).

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

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 22nd. 32% of the balsamic vinegars of Modena 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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