Yes — Tesco Finest Horseradish Sauce 165G is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes additives and industrial ingredients such as xanthan gum (stabiliser), potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite (preservatives), and lemon juice from concentrate. These extracted and industrially used additives and preservatives make the product UPF under NOVA.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Wholegrain mustard
Tesco
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Aldi
Not UPF
Tomato & Basil
Loyd Grossman
Not UPF
All Natural Avocado Oil Mayo
Dr Wills
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Sojasauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Engevita
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup BIO
Heinz
Not UPF
Salsa de Soja
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Salsa di Soia
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Yes — Tesco Finest Horseradish Sauce 165G by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes additives and industrial ingredients such as xanthan gum (stabiliser), potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite (preservatives), and lemon juice from concentrate. These extracted and industrially used additives and preservatives make the product UPF under NOVA.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Finest Horseradish Sauce 165G as an ultra-processed marker: stabiliser (xanthan gum). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.