Sainsbury’s

MINT SAUCE Per by Sainsbury's tablespoon (15ml) EN

Barcode 01767261

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Yes — MINT SAUCE Per by Sainsbury's tablespoon (15ml) EN is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), and additives such as xanthan gum (a stabiliser) and copper complex of chlorophyllin (a colour). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of UPFs in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

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

sugar

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

mint (5%)
OK

cornflour

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

salt

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

colour: copper complex of chlorophyllin; stabiliser: xanthan gum; spearmint oil. rinse jar recycle lid recycle we're sure you'll love try me! this product. if you don't
OK

simply return for a full refund. or
OK

call our careline 0800 636262. your statutory rights are not affected. packed in the uk for sainsbury's supermarkets ltd
OK

london
OK

ecin 2ht. not for eu. want to find out more? sainsburys.co.uk 7429243 d0419 06.24 l5671

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Common questions about MINT SAUCE Per by Sainsbury's tablespoon (15ml) EN

Is MINT SAUCE Per by Sainsbury's tablespoon (15ml) EN ultra-processed?

Yes — MINT SAUCE Per by Sainsbury's tablespoon (15ml) EN by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), and additives such as xanthan gum (a stabiliser) and copper complex of chlorophyllin (a colour). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of UPFs in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in MINT SAUCE Per by Sainsbury's tablespoon (15ml) EN are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in MINT SAUCE Per by Sainsbury's tablespoon (15ml) EN 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.