Tesco

Daddies Favourite Brown Sauce

Barcode 5000111046763

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Yes — Daddies Favourite Brown Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, modified cornflour, and unspecified flavourings, which are industrially processed additives used for sweetness, texture, and flavour enhancement.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

spirit vinegar

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

water

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

malt vinegar

A vinegar produced from malted barley, commonly used as a condiment and in pickling. It has a tangy, malty flavor.
UPF

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
OK

sugar dates
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 flavourings

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Common questions about Daddies Favourite Brown Sauce

Is Daddies Favourite Brown Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Daddies Favourite Brown Sauce by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, modified cornflour, and unspecified flavourings, which are industrially processed additives used for sweetness, texture, and flavour enhancement.

Which ingredients in Daddies Favourite Brown Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Daddies Favourite Brown Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch (corn). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Daddies Favourite Brown 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.