Sainsbury’s

Baharat

Barcode 00224642

No — Baharat is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists solely of spices and salt (paprika, ginger, cinnamon, red pepper, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, cloves, cumin seed, white pepper). These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Therefore, according to the NOVA classification, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
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ginger

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

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

salt

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

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

cloves

Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.
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cumin seeds

Dried seeds of the cumin plant, used as a spice with warm, earthy notes.
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white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Baharat

Is Baharat ultra-processed?

No — Baharat by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists solely of spices and salt (paprika, ginger, cinnamon, red pepper, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, cloves, cumin seed, white pepper). These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Therefore, according to the NOVA classification, this is not an ultra-processed food.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.