HP Foods

Original HP Sauce

Barcode 5000111043991

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Yes — Original HP Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial sweetener) and flavourings (added flavouring agents), which place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

malt (barley)
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

sugar

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

dates

A natural sweet fruit from the date palm, rich in sugars, fiber, and minerals.
OK

flour

Fine powder obtained by grinding cereal grains; commonly refers to wheat flour in many contexts.
OK

cereal
OK

as amended
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
OK

salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

tamarind

A tropical leguminous tree fruit with sour pulp used to impart tartness in sauces and curry pastes.

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Common questions about Original HP Sauce

Is Original HP Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Original HP Sauce by HP Foods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives such as glucose-fructose syrup (an industrial sweetener) and flavourings (added flavouring agents), which place it in the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Original HP Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Original HP Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Original HP 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.