Specially Selected

Horseradish sauce

Barcode 4088600056678

Yes — Horseradish sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of food additives and industrial ingredients: xanthan gum (stabiliser), potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite (preservatives), and lemon juice concentrate (processed extract). These are extracted/industrial additives, so under NOVA this horseradish sauce is an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

grated british horseradish (28%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

spirit inegar
OK

sugar

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

water

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

double cream (4%) (milk)
OK

dried free range whole egg
OK

salt

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
OK

stabiliser: xanthan gum; preservatives: potassium sorbate
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative and antioxidant used in foods and beverages to prevent oxidation and browning; commonly used to preserve dried fruits, wine, and processed foods.

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Common questions about Horseradish sauce

Is Horseradish sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Horseradish sauce by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of food additives and industrial ingredients: xanthan gum (stabiliser), potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite (preservatives), and lemon juice concentrate (processed extract). These are extracted/industrial additives, so under NOVA this horseradish sauce is an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Horseradish sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Horseradish sauce as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. 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.