Bramwells

Honey Sriracha Hot Sauce

Barcode 4061461119577

Yes — Honey Sriracha Hot Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and xanthan gum (a thickener). These are industrial additives not used in home cooking and indicate an ultra-processed formulation according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

honey (40%)
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.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

pickled chill (109) red chill
OK

salt

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

addity regulator. acetic acid
UPF

modified maize starch

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

habanero chilli purée
OK

colour. paprika extract
OK

acidity regulator acetic acid
OK

thickener. xanthan gum may contain almonds
OK

cashews

Cashews are a whole, edible seed of the cashew tree, commonly used as a snack or ingredient in recipes.
OK

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Common questions about Honey Sriracha Hot Sauce

Is Honey Sriracha Hot Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey Sriracha Hot Sauce by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and xanthan gum (a thickener). These are industrial additives not used in home cooking and indicate an ultra-processed formulation according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Honey Sriracha Hot Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Honey Sriracha Hot Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.