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Sriracha Chilli Mayo Sauce by Lidl
Lidl

Sriracha Chilli Mayo Sauce

Barcode 4056489556930
Scanned  36  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sriracha Chilli Mayo Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed additives, including fully refined soya bean oil, modified starches, yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), preservative (potassium sorbate), stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum), flavour enhancer (disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), synthetic antioxidant (tertiary-butyl hydroquinone), and added flavouring, all of which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    fully refined soya bean oil
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    12% pickled chilli (red chilli, salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid)
  • OK
    modified starch (maize, tapioca)
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    3% chilli
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    mustard paste (mustard seeds, salt, spirit vinegar)
  • OK
    lactic acid
    A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    potassium sorbate
    A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
  • OK
    stabilisers: xanthan gum
  • UPF
    guar gum
    A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
  • UPF
    paprika extract colour
    A colour additive derived from paprika used to impart red/orange hue to foods.
  • OK
    ammonia caramel
  • OK
    flavour enhancer: disodium 5'-ribonucleotides antioxidant: tertiary-butyl hydroquinone
  • UPF
    flavouring
    Flavoring agent; may include mustard as an allergen; can be synthetic or natural.

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Common questions about Sriracha Chilli Mayo Sauce

Is Sriracha Chilli Mayo Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sriracha Chilli Mayo Sauce by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed additives, including fully refined soya bean oil, modified starches, yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), preservative (potassium sorbate), stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum), flavour enhancer (disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), synthetic antioxidant (tertiary-butyl hydroquinone), and added flavouring, all of which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sriracha Chilli Mayo Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Sriracha Chilli Mayo Sauce as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, guar gum, paprika extract colour, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sriracha Chilli Mayo Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sriracha by dr. will’s, Sriracha chilli sauce by sauce shop, Smoked Sriracha by Eaten Alive. 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.

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