Peanut Sauce

Barcode 062545584032

Yes — Peanut Sauce is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

Peanut Sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, tamarind extract, acidity regulator (lactic acid), and colour (paprika extract), which are identified industrially processed additives or extracts under the specified criteria. The product also contains soy sauce, a prepared processed ingredient.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

peanuts

Roasted or raw legume seeds, commonly used as a snack or ingredient for fat and protein.
OK

sugar

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

soy sauce (4%) (water, soya beans, wheat, salt)
OK

shallots (3%)
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

spices

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

galangal
UPF

tamarind extract

Concentrated extract derived from tamarind pulp; used for sour flavor in sauces and beverages.
OK

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

salt

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

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

lemongrass

A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
OK

makrut lime leaf
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

Common questions about Peanut Sauce

Is Peanut Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Peanut Sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, tamarind extract, acidity regulator (lactic acid), and colour (paprika extract), which are identified industrially processed additives or extracts under the specified criteria. The product also contains soy sauce, a prepared processed ingredient.

Which ingredients in Peanut Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Peanut Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, tamarind extract, lactic acid, colour (paprika extract). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.