Marks & Spencer

House BBQ sauce

Barcode 00427913

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Yes — House BBQ sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer. According to the rules, the presence of yeast extract alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato product used as a base or flavoring.
OK

sugar

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

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
OK

cider vinegar

Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.
OK

maple syrup

A traditional sweet syrup made from the sap of maple trees, commonly used as a natural sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

red miso paste (water, _soybeans_, rice)
OK

salt

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

light soy sauce (water, salt, sugar)
OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

soybeans

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

wheat (gluten)

Cereal grain backbone used for flour and foods; contains gluten.
OK

concentrated tamarind
OK

cornflour

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

ground spices (smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, ancho chilli powder, cinnamon)
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

dried mustard

Ground mustard seeds dried into a powder; used as a spice and flavoring in foods.
UPF

smoked water

Water infused with smoke flavors or compounds used as a flavoring agent in cooking.
OK

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.

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Common questions about House BBQ sauce

Is House BBQ sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — House BBQ sauce by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer. According to the rules, the presence of yeast extract alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in House BBQ sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in House BBQ sauce as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, smoked water. 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.