Sainsbury’s

Tartare Sauce

Barcode 01767254

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Yes — Tartare Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener), and potassium sorbate (a preservative). The presence of any such ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

pasteurized free-range egg

Egg from free-range hens that has been pasteurized for safety; a basic animal-derived ingredient.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

gherkin (7%)
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

capers (3%)
OK

cornflour

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
OK

stabiliser: xanthan gum; preservative: potassium sorbate; garlic powder

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Common questions about Tartare Sauce

Is Tartare Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tartare Sauce by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener), and potassium sorbate (a preservative). The presence of any such ingredients classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Tartare Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tartare Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: glucose-fructose syrup. 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.