Tesco

Chipotle chilli paste

Barcode 03284216

Scanned 35 times by Nomi users

No — Chipotle chilli paste is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or traditional vinegars/purées (white wine vinegar, tomato purée, demerara sugar, onion/garlic purée, dried chipotle chilli, balsamic vinegar, rapeseed oil, salt, smoked paprika, chilli powder). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
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tomato purée (tomato paste, water)
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demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
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onion purée

A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
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dried chipotle chilli flakes (7%)
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balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar, grape must)
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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smoked paprika (3%)
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chilli powder (2.5%)

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Common questions about Chipotle chilli paste

Is Chipotle chilli paste ultra-processed?

No — Chipotle chilli paste by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or traditional vinegars/purées (white wine vinegar, tomato purée, demerara sugar, onion/garlic purée, dried chipotle chilli, balsamic vinegar, rapeseed oil, salt, smoked paprika, chilli powder). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.