Lidl

Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

Barcode 4056489240228

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Yes — Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically glucose-fructose syrup and modified maize starch, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system. Other ingredients like acetic acid (used as an acidity regulator) also reflect industrial processing.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sugar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

red chili paste

A chili-based paste seasoned with salt and acetic acid; relatively simple, typically used as a flavoring.
OK

sweet garlic paste

Garlic paste with added sugar and salt, with acetic acid as acid regulator; commonly used as a flavoring.
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.

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Common questions about Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

Is Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically glucose-fructose syrup and modified maize starch, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system. Other ingredients like acetic acid (used as an acidity regulator) also reflect industrial processing.

Which ingredients in Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sweet Chilli Sauce by M&S Food, Marks & Spencer, Lingham's Chili Sauce by LINGHAM'S. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.