Bramwells

Original BBQ sauce

Barcode 4088600568423

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Original BBQ sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), smoke flavouring (an industrial flavoring), xanthan gum (a gum thickener), and burnt sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup). The presence of these additives and industrial formulations makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato purée

A thick, red sauce made from tomatoes with added water and tomato paste; common as a base or ingredient in sauces.
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 maize starch

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

salt

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

water

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

burnt sugar syrup

A syrup made by caramelizing sugar, resulting in a dark, sweet liquid often used for flavor or coloring.
UPF

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
UPF

thickener

A generic food additive used to thicken textures, such as gums or starches (e.g., xanthan gum, carrageenan, or modified starch).
UPF

xanthan gum with cayenne pepper

A blend of xanthan gum (a fermented thickening agent) and cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) used as a flavor-spice additive.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Original BBQ sauce

Is Original BBQ sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Original BBQ sauce by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), smoke flavouring (an industrial flavoring), xanthan gum (a gum thickener), and burnt sugar syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup). The presence of these additives and industrial formulations makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Original BBQ sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Original BBQ sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, burnt sugar syrup, smoke flavouring, thickener, xanthan gum with cayenne pepper. 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.