Is Waitrose Glaze with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena ultra-processed?

215ml 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 of Modena 70% (wine vinegar, cooked grape must), cooked grape must, modified corn starch (ultra-processing marker)

Additives: E220 Sulphur dioxide

As written on the pack

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (70%) (wine vinegar, cooked grape must), cooked grape must, modified corn starch. Contains sulphur dioxide

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

Modified starch Modified starch is starch altered physically, with enzymes or chemically, so that it thickens, gels or survives freezing and heating better than ordinary starch.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 30th. 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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