Jalapeño Sauce

Barcode 5000157149664

Yes — Jalapeño Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified starch, an industrially processed thickener, and chilli extract, an isolated flavour extract. These additives move it from minimally processed to an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

jalapeño 39%
OK

water

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

fermented grape juice
OK

vinegar

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

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

chilli extract

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

Common questions about Jalapeño Sauce

Is Jalapeño Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Jalapeño Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified starch, an industrially processed thickener, and chilli extract, an isolated flavour extract. These additives move it from minimally processed to an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Jalapeño Sauce are ultra-processed?

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

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.