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caramelised onion chutney

Barcode 00494168

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No — caramelised onion chutney is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed entirely of basic or traditionally processed foods (onions, sugars including muscovado and treacle, fruits, vinegars, salt, dried onion) and does not contain industrial additives, refined industrial syrups (like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, inverted sugar), emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or flavourings. Therefore, it is not considered an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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red onion

A common bulb vegetable with a sharp, sweet flavor. The 38% likely refers to its proportion in the product.
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sugar

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

bramley apple

A large, tart cooking apple variety popular in the UK.
OK

white wine vinegar

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

Puree made from apples, a simple fruit product that may be used as a base or sweetener in foods.
OK

muscovado sugar

An unrefined, moist dark brown sugar with strong molasses notes.
OK

treacle

A viscous, dark syrup produced from refining cane sugar; traditional sweetener used in baking and desserts.
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dried onion

Dried onion flakes or powder used as a basic culinary ingredient for flavoring; common pantry item.
OK

balsamic vinegar of modena

A traditional vinegar made from wine vinegar and grape must; used as a condiment and flavor enhancer.
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salt

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

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Common questions about caramelised onion chutney

Is caramelised onion chutney ultra-processed?

No — caramelised onion chutney by taste the difference, Sainsbury's taste the difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed entirely of basic or traditionally processed foods (onions, sugars including muscovado and treacle, fruits, vinegars, salt, dried onion) and does not contain industrial additives, refined industrial syrups (like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, inverted sugar), emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or flavourings. Therefore, it is not considered an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

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.