Cholula

Cholula hot sauce chipotle

Barcode 049863830119

Yes — Cholula hot sauce chipotle is ultra-processed.

This sauce contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including smoke flavouring, apple extract used as a processed flavour component, stabiliser (xanthan gum), and unspecified flavourings. These additives and industrial flavouring agents classify the product as an ultra-processed food under NOVA, even though it also contains some basic culinary ingredients like water, chilli peppers, salt, and vinegar.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

chilli peppers (4%) (chipotle (1,9%), arbol, guajillo)
OK

piquin
OK

salt

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

acetic acid

Acetic acid used as acidity regulator or acidulant in foods; a simple, standalone chemical often used in small amounts to adjust pH and 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.
UPF

apple extract

A liquid or powder obtained by extracting compounds from apples, often used as a natural flavoring or aroma in foods.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

apple cider vinegar

Fermented liquid produced from apple juice, commonly used in dressings, marinades, and flavoring.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

cacao extract

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Common questions about Cholula hot sauce chipotle

Is Cholula hot sauce chipotle ultra-processed?

Yes — Cholula hot sauce chipotle by Cholula is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including smoke flavouring, apple extract used as a processed flavour component, stabiliser (xanthan gum), and unspecified flavourings. These additives and industrial flavouring agents classify the product as an ultra-processed food under NOVA, even though it also contains some basic culinary ingredients like water, chilli peppers, salt, and vinegar.

Which ingredients in Cholula hot sauce chipotle are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cholula hot sauce chipotle as ultra-processed markers: smoke flavouring, apple extract, stabiliser (xanthan gum), flavourings. 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.