Tabasco

Tabasco Sweet & Spicy Sauce

Barcode 0011210694002

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tabasco Sweet & Spicy Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains xanthan gum, an industrially produced thickener, which makes it ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar and distilled vinegar are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make it UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

red pepper (20%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

distilled vinegar

A clear, acidic condiment produced by fermenting ethanol and purifying the resultant acetic acid; commonly used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

pear concentrate
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

tabasco® sauce (distilled vinegar, red pepper and salt)
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

xanthan gum

A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing food additive produced by bacterial fermentation; widely used in sauces, dressings, and gluten-free products.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

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Common questions about Tabasco Sweet & Spicy Sauce

Is Tabasco Sweet & Spicy Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tabasco Sweet & Spicy Sauce by Tabasco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains xanthan gum, an industrially produced thickener, which makes it ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar and distilled vinegar are minimally processed/basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make it UPF.

Which ingredients in Tabasco Sweet & Spicy Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tabasco Sweet & Spicy Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.