Savory Sauce

Barcode 091418385117

Yes — Savory Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sorbic acid (a preservative) and natural flavoring, which are industrial additives used for preservation and flavor enhancement according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

salt

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

water

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

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

sugar

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

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

sorbic acid

Sorbic acid, a chemical preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast and fungi in foods.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
UPF

natural flavoring

Flavoring agents derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; often composed of essential oils, extracts, or blends.

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Common questions about Savory Sauce

Is Savory Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Savory Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sorbic acid (a preservative) and natural flavoring, which are industrial additives used for preservation and flavor enhancement according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Savory Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Savory Sauce as ultra-processed markers: spice extracts, sorbic acid, citric acid, natural flavoring. 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.