M&S

Sweet & Sour Stir fry Sauce

Barcode 29120222

No — Sweet & Sour Stir fry Sauce is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is present and valid. All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (water, sugars, fruit juices, vinegar, tomato products, spices, cornflour, salt, mirin). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, refined syrups (like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, inverted sugar), or highly processed fats such as palm fruit oil. Therefore, under NOVA, this is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

soft brown sugar

A moist, lightly molasses-flavored granulated sugar used in baking and cooking.
OK

concentrated pineapple juice (18%)
OK

rice vinegar

A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
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tomatoes (6%)
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
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ground star anise

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Common questions about Sweet & Sour Stir fry Sauce

Is Sweet & Sour Stir fry Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Sweet & Sour Stir fry Sauce by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is present and valid. All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (water, sugars, fruit juices, vinegar, tomato products, spices, cornflour, salt, mirin). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, refined syrups (like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, inverted sugar), or highly processed fats such as palm fruit oil. Therefore, under NOVA, this is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

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.