Heinz

Sweet chilli

Barcode 5000157147516

Scanned 62 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sweet chilli is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes modified cornflour, an industrially processed thickener, which makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, water, vinegar, tomato purée, garlic, pepper, chilli, salt and ginger are not UPF on their own, but the presence of modified starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sweet chilli sauce ingredients sugar
OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

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

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

garlic

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

modified comflour
OK

bell pepper

A fresh, crunchy vegetable with a sweet, slightly peppery flavor commonly used in salads, stir-fries, and stuffed dishes.
OK

chilli 1
OK

5%
OK

salt

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

ginger. storage

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Common questions about Sweet chilli

Is Sweet chilli ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet chilli by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes modified cornflour, an industrially processed thickener, which makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients like sugar, water, vinegar, tomato purée, garlic, pepper, chilli, salt and ginger are not UPF on their own, but the presence of modified starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

What are healthier alternatives to Sweet chilli?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sweet Chilli Sauce by M&S Food, Marks & Spencer, Lingham's Chili Sauce by LINGHAM'S. 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?

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.