Is Volupta Zero Calorie Sweetener ultra-processed?

32 oz Artificial sugar substitutes Sold in the United States

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

Erythritol (ultra-processing marker), Monk fruit extract

Additives: E968 Erythritol

As written on the pack

Erythritol, Monk fruit extract.

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

E968 Erythritol Humectants are substances which prevent foods from drying out by counteracting the effect of an atmosphere having a low degree of humidity, or promote the dissolution of a powder in an aqueous medium.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 2nd. 100% of the artificial sugar substitutes 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.

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0850006616749, last edited 8 October 2023), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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