By sainsbury's

BBQ Sauce

Barcode 01781120

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Yes — BBQ Sauce is ultra-processed.

This BBQ sauce is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several UPF indicators: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed refined sugar syrup), modified maize starch (an industrially modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and smoke flavouring (an added flavouring). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives places this product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomato paste

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

cane molasses

A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
OK

pimento
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about BBQ Sauce

Is BBQ Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — BBQ Sauce by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This BBQ sauce is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several UPF indicators: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed refined sugar syrup), modified maize starch (an industrially modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and smoke flavouring (an added flavouring). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives places this product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in BBQ Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in BBQ Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch, smoke flavouring. 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.