Sainsbury's,taste the difference

Mango Chutney

Barcode 01785142

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No — Mango Chutney is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are sugar, mango, sugar cane vinegar, salt, spices, acetic acid as an acidity regulator, and paprika extract as a natural colour. These are all basic culinary ingredients or simple acid/colour additives and do not include industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other ultra-processing markers per NOVA guidance.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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mango (41%)
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sugar cane vinegar
OK

salt

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

acidity regulator: acetic acid; fenugreek seeds
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chilli powder

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

garlic clove
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cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
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nigella seeds
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black peppercorn
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colour: paprika extract; cardamom pods
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cloves

Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.
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ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
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ground cinnamon

A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.
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garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Mango Chutney

Is Mango Chutney ultra-processed?

No — Mango Chutney by Sainsbury's,taste the difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are sugar, mango, sugar cane vinegar, salt, spices, acetic acid as an acidity regulator, and paprika extract as a natural colour. These are all basic culinary ingredients or simple acid/colour additives and do not include industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other ultra-processing markers per NOVA guidance.

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.