Snakrite

Hot Salsa Dip

Barcode 4088600348063

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Yes — Hot Salsa Dip is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives makes the overall product UPF, even though many other ingredients (tomato, onion, peppers, herbs, spices, vinegar, salt, sugar) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

partially concentrated tomato purée (49%)
OK

tomato (20%)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

green pepper (11%)
OK

jalapeño pepper (3%)
OK

spirit vinegar

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

salt

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

sugar

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

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
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 Hot Salsa Dip

Is Hot Salsa Dip ultra-processed?

Yes — Hot Salsa Dip by Snakrite is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive used as a thickener/stabilizer. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives makes the overall product UPF, even though many other ingredients (tomato, onion, peppers, herbs, spices, vinegar, salt, sugar) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Hot Salsa Dip are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Hot Salsa Dip 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?

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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.