Tomato Coffee BBQ Sauce

Barcode 29449217

No — Tomato Coffee BBQ Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are culinary staples and dried spices: tomato paste, sugars, cider vinegar, soy sauce with roasted wheat, salt, arabica instant coffee, dried onions and garlic, and spices. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups (assuming the unclear 'corners syrup' is a typo for a standard culinary syrup). Therefore, this would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

soft brown sugars
OK

cider vinegar

Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.
OK

corners syrup
OK

dark soy sauce
OK

roasted wheat
OK

salt

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

arabica instant coffee
OK

dried onions

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
OK

dried garlic

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

coriander powder

Ground coriander seeds, a warm, citrusy spice used worldwide in curry blends and seasoning.
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

allspice

A dried berry spice with warm, clove-like flavor often used in spice blends, marinades, and baked goods.
OK

cloves

Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.

Common questions about Tomato Coffee BBQ Sauce

Is Tomato Coffee BBQ Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Coffee BBQ Sauce is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are culinary staples and dried spices: tomato paste, sugars, cider vinegar, soy sauce with roasted wheat, salt, arabica instant coffee, dried onions and garlic, and spices. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups (assuming the unclear 'corners syrup' is a typo for a standard culinary syrup). Therefore, this would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.