Garlic Sauce

Barcode 4088600579276

Yes — Garlic Sauce is ultra-processed.

This garlic sauce is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including potassium sorbate (a preservative) and xanthan gum (a thickener). These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

water

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

salt

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

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
UPF

xanthan gum

A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing food additive produced by bacterial fermentation; widely used in sauces, dressings, and gluten-free products.

Common questions about Garlic Sauce

Is Garlic Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Garlic Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This garlic sauce is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including potassium sorbate (a preservative) and xanthan gum (a thickener). These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Garlic Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Garlic Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. 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.