Ultra Processed

5 ingredients tagged "Ultra Processed" — how they affect digestion, energy, sleep, and mood.

Artificial Sweetener Artificial sweeteners are synthetic compounds that provide sweetness with minimal or no calories, used as sugar substitutes in thousands of food and beverage products worldwide. They do not raise blood glucose and are approved for human consumption by regulatory agencies including the FDA and EFSA. Note: stevia is a plant-derived non-nutritive sweetener often grouped with artificial sweeteners but is technically a separate category.
Barbecue Sauce Barbecue sauce is a condiment made from tomatoes, vinegar, sweeteners, and spices, typically high in added sugar and sodium. Its nutritional impact is modest per serving but accumulates with regular consumption.
Corn Syrup A concentrated sweetener — high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) shifts the fructose-to-glucose ratio higher than table sugar, driving blood sugar swings and, in excess, fatty liver.
Hoisin Sauce Hoisin sauce is a thick, dark condiment made from fermented soybeans, salt, and sweet ingredients, commonly used in Asian cooking. It is high in sodium and added sugars with minimal micronutrient density.
Ketchup Ketchup is a sweet, tangy tomato-based condiment made from tomato concentrate, vinegar, sugar, and spices. It contains added sugar and sodium, and provides lycopene from tomatoes — a carotenoid that is well-absorbed from processed tomato products.

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