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Sauce for chilli con carne medium

Barcode 4002359014673

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Yes — Sauce for chilli con carne medium is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), an acidity regulator (lactic acid used as a processed additive), and colour (paprika extract, used as an added colouring agent) are all considered UPF ingredients under NOVA. Even though many ingredients are whole foods (tomatoes, onion, pepper, beans, herbs, spices), the presence of these additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes

Red or ripe tomatoes, used as a fresh or cooked ingredient; a common fruit (culinary vegetable) rich in water, vitamins, and flavor.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

pepper

Dried or fresh pepper; typically refers to bell pepper or Capsicum species; adds sweetness and crunch in dishes, low in calories.
OK

adzuki beans

Small red/mahogany beans used in Asian cuisines; high in protein and fiber, commonly cooked and added to dishes.
OK

sugar

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

salt

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

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
OK

herb

A general culinary plant used to flavor dishes; lacks specificity of species.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Sauce for chilli con carne medium

Is Sauce for chilli con carne medium ultra-processed?

Yes — Sauce for chilli con carne medium by Bens is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), an acidity regulator (lactic acid used as a processed additive), and colour (paprika extract, used as an added colouring agent) are all considered UPF ingredients under NOVA. Even though many ingredients are whole foods (tomatoes, onion, pepper, beans, herbs, spices), the presence of these additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sauce for chilli con carne medium are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sauce for chilli con carne medium as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, lactic acid, colour (paprika extract). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.