Frank’s, French's

Frank's Red Hot Original

Barcode 041500888125

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No — Frank's Red Hot Original is not ultra-processed.

The sauce contains only basic culinary ingredients (fermented peppers, vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids associated with ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fermented red cayenne peppers (35%)
OK

spirit vinegar

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

water

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

salt

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

garlic powder

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

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Common questions about Frank's Red Hot Original

Is Frank's Red Hot Original ultra-processed?

No — Frank's Red Hot Original by Frank’s, French's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce contains only basic culinary ingredients (fermented peppers, vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids associated with ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

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.