Bramwells

Brown Sauce

Barcode 4088600213019

Scanned 52 times by Nomi users

Yes — Brown Sauce is ultra-processed.

The sauce contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified corn starch, sulphite ammonia caramel colour, spice extracts, and paprika extract. These are industrial formulations used as thickeners, colourings, and flavouring agents, which places the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting barley malt with acetic acid bacteria to create a tangy, acidic liquid used in pickling, condiments, and dressings.
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

modified corn starch

A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
OK

tomato paste / tomato concentrate

A concentrated tomato product, usually made by cooking down tomatoes to a thick paste used to enrich flavor and texture in sauces and soups.
OK

date paste

A paste made from dates, used as a natural sweetener or binder in recipes.
OK

cane molasses

A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

tamarind paste

Concentrated paste made from tamarind fruit, used as a souring agent and flavor enhancer.
OK

spice extracts (contain mustard)
OK

colour: sulphite ammonia caramel
UPF

paprika extract

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

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Common questions about Brown Sauce

Is Brown Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Brown Sauce by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified corn starch, sulphite ammonia caramel colour, spice extracts, and paprika extract. These are industrial formulations used as thickeners, colourings, and flavouring agents, which places the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Brown Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Brown Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified corn starch, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Brown Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spicy Breakfast Sauce by Sauce Shop. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

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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.