Marks & Spencer

Sweet chili dipping sauce

Barcode 00456012

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sweet chili dipping sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially processed starch and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. All it takes is one UPF-type additive for the whole product to be classified as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

water

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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

red chillies

Spicy red chili peppers used as a seasoning or heat source in dishes; contains capsaicin.
OK

garlic

Fresh garlic cloves used as a savory flavoring and aroma ingredient.
OK

salt

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

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

paprika oil

A culinary oil derived from paprika peppers, either pressed from the seeds/fruit or infused with paprika to impart a subtle pepper flavor and red-orange color.

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Common questions about Sweet chili dipping sauce

Is Sweet chili dipping sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet chili dipping sauce by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially processed starch and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. All it takes is one UPF-type additive for the whole product to be classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sweet chili dipping sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweet chili dipping sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified tapioca starch. 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.