Plum Sauce

Barcode 4061459992830

Yes — Plum Sauce is ultra-processed.

This plum sauce is ultra-processed because it contains colour: paprika extract, an extracted industrial colouring additive. This additive is the UPF-classifying ingredient.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

plum juice
OK

rice wine

Alcoholic beverage produced by fermentation of rice; used in cooking to add sweetness and alcohol.
OK

sauce (water, soya beans, wheat flour, soya beans, rice)
OK

salt

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

five spice powder
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

fennel seeds

Dried seeds of the Foeniculum vulgare plant, with a sweet, licorice-like flavor; used whole or ground in baking, cooking, and as a spice.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

cloves

Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.

Common questions about Plum Sauce

Is Plum Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Plum Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This plum sauce is ultra-processed because it contains colour: paprika extract, an extracted industrial colouring additive. This additive is the UPF-classifying ingredient.

Which ingredients in Plum Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Plum Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.