HP Sauce

HP the Original Brown Sauce

Barcode 5000111047517

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Yes — HP the Original Brown Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), modified cornflour (a chemically modified starch), and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). These ingredients make the overall product an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes

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

malt vinegar

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

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
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 HP the Original Brown Sauce

Is HP the Original Brown Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — HP the Original Brown Sauce by HP Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), modified cornflour (a chemically modified starch), and flavourings (industrial flavor additives). These ingredients make the overall product an ultra-processed food according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in HP the Original Brown Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in HP the Original Brown Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified starch (corn), flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to HP the Original 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.