Balsamic Chilli Sauce

Barcode 4335619166530

Yes — Balsamic Chilli Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including glucose syrup and modified corn starch, which are explicitly UPF according to NOVA guidance. It also contains sulphite ammonia caramel (an industrial colouring agent). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the overall product is UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

ng suggestion sauce with balsamic vinegar of modena "aceto balsamico di modena igp" and hot chilli pepper ingredients 50% balsamic vinegar of modena "aceto balsamico di modena igp" (wine vinegar (contains sulphites))
OK

concentrated grape must (contains sulphites)
OK

colour: sulphite ammonia caramel
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

cooked grape must (contains sulphites)
UPF

modified corn starch

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

0.3% hot chilli pepper. allergy advice

Common questions about Balsamic Chilli Sauce

Is Balsamic Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Balsamic Chilli Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including glucose syrup and modified corn starch, which are explicitly UPF according to NOVA guidance. It also contains sulphite ammonia caramel (an industrial colouring agent). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the overall product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Balsamic Chilli Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Balsamic Chilli Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified corn 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?

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.