Marks & Spencer

Brown Sauce

Barcode 00818872

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Brown Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including emulsifier E433 (a synthetic emulsifier), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), and clove flavouring (added flavouring). These extracted and synthesized additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

sugar

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

barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting barley malt with acetic acid bacteria to create a tangy, acidic liquid used in pickling, condiments, and dressings.
OK

molasses (9%)
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

cornflour

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

date purée (2%)
OK

soy sauce (water, salt, molasses, soybeans, barley malt vinegar, wheatflour, barley malt extract)
OK

salt

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

tamarind

A tropical leguminous tree fruit with sour pulp used to impart tartness in sauces and curry pastes.
OK

dried onions

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

allspice

A dried berry spice with warm, clove-like flavor often used in spice blends, marinades, and baked goods.
OK

dried chillies
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

emulsifier: e433
OK

clove extract
OK

clove flavouring

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Common questions about Brown Sauce

Is Brown Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Brown Sauce by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including emulsifier E433 (a synthetic emulsifier), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), and clove flavouring (added flavouring). These extracted and synthesized additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Brown Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Brown Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. 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.