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Tomato Coffee BBQ Sauce

Barcode 29449217
Not Ultra-Processed

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.

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?

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