Ben's

Sweet and sour

Barcode 4002359014802

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sweet and sour is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and is considered a UPF additive under the NOVA system. Other ingredients like water, vegetables, sugar, vinegar, salt, spices, and paprika extract are not UPF on their own, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

tomatoes (13%)
OK

sugar

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

onion (10%)
OK

pineapple (9,3%)
OK

carrot (8,2%)
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

green pepper (2,6%)
OK

red pepper (2,6%)
OK

salt

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

colour (paprika extract)

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

sweet
OK

sour sauce with extra pineapple

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Common questions about Sweet and sour

Is Sweet and sour ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet and sour by Ben's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and is considered a UPF additive under the NOVA system. Other ingredients like water, vegetables, sugar, vinegar, salt, spices, and paprika extract are not UPF on their own, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sweet and sour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sweet and sour as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, 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.