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Yes — chilli pesto is ultra-processed.
This is ultra-processed because it contains refined soybean oil and paprika extract, an isolated colour additive. The refined oil is an industrially processed fat, and paprika extract is an extracted additive used for colouring. These ingredients classify the product as UPF under the stated NOVA criteria. Lactic acid, citric acid, and ascorbic acid are basic acidity regulators/antioxidants and are not the reasons for the classification.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Crunchy Peanut Butter
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Soy Sauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Engevita
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup BIO
Heinz
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Meridian, Meridian Foods
Not UPF
Soy Sauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Salsa di Soia
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Tomato Passata
Baresa
Not UPF
Yes — chilli pesto by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains refined soybean oil and paprika extract, an isolated colour additive. The refined oil is an industrially processed fat, and paprika extract is an extracted additive used for colouring. These ingredients classify the product as UPF under the stated NOVA criteria. Lactic acid, citric acid, and ascorbic acid are basic acidity regulators/antioxidants and are not the reasons for the classification.
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.
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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.