TIGER BITE

SRIRACHA CHILLI MAYO SAUCE

Barcode 4061461268602

Yes — SRIRACHA CHILLI MAYO SAUCE is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed according to NOVA. It contains multiple industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch, modified tapioca starch, stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum), colours (ammonia caramel), paprika extract, preservative (potassium sorbate), flavour enhancer (disodium 5-ribonucleotides), antioxidant (tertiary-butyl hydroquinone, TBHQ), yeast extract, and fully refined soybean oil. Modified tapioca starch, yeast extract, and paprika extract are specifically pre-identified as UPF ingredients. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

fully refined soybean oil
OK

sugar

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

pickled red chilli (12%) (red chilli, salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid)
OK

modifed maize starch
OK

distilled vinegar

A clear, acidic condiment produced by fermenting ethanol and purifying the resultant acetic acid; commonly used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

dried red chilli (3%)
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

salt

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

mustard paste (water, distilled white vinegar, mustard seeds, salt)
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

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.
OK

colours: ammonia caramel
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
OK

flavour enhancer: disodium 5-ribonucleotides
OK

antioxidant: tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (tbhq flavouring (contains mustard), allergy advice:)

Common questions about SRIRACHA CHILLI MAYO SAUCE

Is SRIRACHA CHILLI MAYO SAUCE ultra-processed?

Yes — SRIRACHA CHILLI MAYO SAUCE by TIGER BITE is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed according to NOVA. It contains multiple industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch, modified tapioca starch, stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum), colours (ammonia caramel), paprika extract, preservative (potassium sorbate), flavour enhancer (disodium 5-ribonucleotides), antioxidant (tertiary-butyl hydroquinone, TBHQ), yeast extract, and fully refined soybean oil. Modified tapioca starch, yeast extract, and paprika extract are specifically pre-identified as UPF ingredients. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in SRIRACHA CHILLI MAYO SAUCE are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in SRIRACHA CHILLI MAYO SAUCE as ultra-processed markers: modified tapioca starch, yeast extract, guar gum, 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.