BBQ SAUCE

Barcode 01897579

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — BBQ SAUCE is ultra-processed.

This sauce contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Glucose-fructose syrup is an industrially produced refined sugar syrup, modified maize starch is an industrially altered thickener, and smoke flavouring is a manufactured flavouring agent. The presence of these industrial formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

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.
OK

red chilli puree

A puree made from red chilies, usually used to add heat and color.
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 powder
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.
OK

black pepper

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

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Common questions about BBQ SAUCE

Is BBQ SAUCE ultra-processed?

Yes — BBQ SAUCE is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Glucose-fructose syrup is an industrially produced refined sugar syrup, modified maize starch is an industrially altered thickener, and smoke flavouring is a manufactured flavouring agent. The presence of these industrial formulations classifies the product as ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

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.