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Yes — BBQ Sauce is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This BBQ sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified corn starch and natural flavouring, both industrial additives associated with ultra-processed formulations. It also contains natural smoke flavouring, caramel colour (E150d), and sodium benzoate (E211), which are additional industrial flavouring, colouring, and preservative additives. The sugars, honey, molasses, spices, garlic, vinegar, and tomato paste do not independently determine the classification.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Houmous
Waitrose
Not UPF
Smooth Peanut Butter
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Pesto
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Strawberry Conserve
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Mango Chutney
Tesco
Not UPF
Golden Roasted Peanut Butter Drizzle imp
Whole Earth
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Sojasauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Yes — BBQ Sauce by Sweet Baby Rays is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This BBQ sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified corn starch and natural flavouring, both industrial additives associated with ultra-processed formulations. It also contains natural smoke flavouring, caramel colour (E150d), and sodium benzoate (E211), which are additional industrial flavouring, colouring, and preservative additives. The sugars, honey, molasses, spices, garlic, vinegar, and tomato paste do not independently determine the classification.
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.
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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.