Waitrose

Tartare Sauce

Barcode 5000169061251

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tartare Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive stabiliser (xanthan gum), which is an extracted/industrial ingredient used to modify texture. According to the NOVA system and the given rules, the presence of such stabilisers makes the product ultra-processed, even though the rest of the ingredients are mostly basic culinary items.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

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

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

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

gherkins (6%)
OK

pasteurised free range egg yolk

Pasteurised egg yolk from free-range hens, used as a base ingredient or in custards and sauces.
OK

capers (5%)
OK

salt

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.

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Common questions about Tartare Sauce

Is Tartare Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Tartare Sauce by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the additive stabiliser (xanthan gum), which is an extracted/industrial ingredient used to modify texture. According to the NOVA system and the given rules, the presence of such stabilisers makes the product ultra-processed, even though the rest of the ingredients are mostly basic culinary items.

Which ingredients in Tartare Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tartare Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: stabiliser (xanthan gum). 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.