Batts

Worcestershire Sauce

Barcode 20635732

Scanned 71 times by Nomi users

Yes — Worcestershire Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt vinegar and tamarind extract, which are industrial extracts/ferments used as flavoring agents rather than basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting barley malt with acetic acid bacteria to create a tangy, acidic liquid used in pickling, condiments, and dressings.
OK

water

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

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

sugar

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

tamarind extract

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

fish sauce

A traditional fermented condiment made from anchovies, salt, and sometimes sugar; used to add salty umami flavor in many Asian cuisines.
OK

dried red chilli
OK

clove
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Not Ultra-Processed

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Common questions about Worcestershire Sauce

Is Worcestershire Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Worcestershire Sauce by Batts is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt vinegar and tamarind extract, which are industrial extracts/ferments used as flavoring agents rather than basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Worcestershire Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Worcestershire Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: tamarind extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Worcestershire Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Biona Organic Worcestershire Sauce by Biona, Worcester sauce by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.