M&S Food, Marks & Spencer

Sweet Chilli Sauce

Barcode 00309851

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

No — Sweet Chilli Sauce is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are culinary ingredients (water, vegetables, sugar, vinegar, spices, cornflour, salt) with no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, or cosmetic/emulsifying agents listed, so not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA guidance.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomatoes

Fresh or processed tomato fruit; common culinary ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

ginger

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

red chillies

Capsicum fruit used as a spice; usually fresh or dried.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

garlic

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

soybeans

Legume used as protein source; can be whole beans or processed.
OK

wheat

A grain used to make flour and a wide range of foods such as bread, pasta and cereals.
OK

lime leaves

Fragant leaves from the lime tree, used to impart citrus aroma in cooking and in various cuisines.
OK

chilli purée

A blended paste of chili peppers, often used to add heat and flavour to dishes.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Sweet Chilli Sauce

Is Sweet Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Sweet Chilli Sauce by M&S Food, Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are culinary ingredients (water, vegetables, sugar, vinegar, spices, cornflour, salt) with no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, or cosmetic/emulsifying agents listed, so not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA guidance.

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.