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mango chutney

Barcode 5000169049815

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — mango chutney is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are mostly minimally processed foods and basic additives: mango, sugar, water, mango purée, cornflour, concentrated lemon juice, ginger/garlic/chilli purées, salt, spices, and acetic acid (vinegar). No refined industrial syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other cosmetic additives are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mango (40%)
OK

sugar

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

water

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

mango purée (10%)

A fruit purée made from mango flesh, containing 10% mango; a cooked, blended fruit product used as a flavoring or base in foods.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

ground coriander seeds
OK

acetic acid

Acetic acid used as acidity regulator or acidulant in foods; a simple, standalone chemical often used in small amounts to adjust pH and flavor.
OK

nigella seeds

Small, black seeds from the Nigella sativa plant, with a pungent, onion-like aroma used as a spice.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

red chili purée

A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
OK

per 20g serving energy 146k

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Common questions about mango chutney

Is mango chutney ultra-processed?

No — mango chutney by waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are mostly minimally processed foods and basic additives: mango, sugar, water, mango purée, cornflour, concentrated lemon juice, ginger/garlic/chilli purées, salt, spices, and acetic acid (vinegar). No refined industrial syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other cosmetic additives are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.