Heinz

Tingly Sauce

Barcode 5000157149640

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Yes — Tingly Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified starch and chilli extract, which are industrially processed additives/ingredients used for texture and flavor enhancement beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

jalapeño 16%
OK

spirit vinegar

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

double concentrated tomato paste
OK

lemon pulp
OK

sugar

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

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

smoked sea salt
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

herb

A general culinary plant used to flavor dishes; lacks specificity of species.
OK

chilli extract

Extract derived from chili peppers used to impart heat or flavor.

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Common questions about Tingly Sauce

Is Tingly Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tingly Sauce by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified starch and chilli extract, which are industrially processed additives/ingredients used for texture and flavor enhancement beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Tingly Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tingly Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tingly Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tabasco - Red Pepper Hot Sauce by Avery Island LA, McIhenny Company, Tabasco, Original Hot Sauce by sauce shop, 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?

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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.

Tingly Sauce

Ingredients

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Common questions about Tingly Sauce

Is Tingly Sauce ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Tingly Sauce are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Tingly Sauce?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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