Red Pepper Chilli Sauce

Barcode 4088600014807

Yes — Red Pepper Chilli Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA. It also includes acidity regulators (acetic acid, citric acid) used as industrial additives. Therefore it must be classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

diced red pepper (50%)
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.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

habanero chilli puree (0.5%)
OK

(habanero chilli
OK

salt

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

acetic acid

Acidity regulator and acidulant used in foods; a basic chemical ingredient.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about Red Pepper Chilli Sauce

Is Red Pepper Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Red Pepper Chilli Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA. It also includes acidity regulators (acetic acid, citric acid) used as industrial additives. Therefore it must be classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Red Pepper Chilli Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Red Pepper Chilli 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.