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Chipotle Chilli Sauce

Barcode 5000169609248

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No — Chipotle Chilli Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients and traditional food components: vinegars, sugar, water, rapeseed oil, tomato paste, spices, garlic/onion purée, and salt. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil. Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

white wine vinegar (contains sulphites)
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

rapeseed oil

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato product made by cooking and reducing tomatoes; often used as a base flavor or thickener in sauces.
OK

flaked chipotle chillies (8%)
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onion purée (7%)
OK

balsamic vinegar (contains sulphites) (wine vinegar, grape must)
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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.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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chipotle chilli powder (3%)
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salt

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

flaked ancho chillies
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

ground coriander allergy advice: for allergens see ingredients in bold

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Common questions about Chipotle Chilli Sauce

Is Chipotle Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Chipotle Chilli Sauce by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients and traditional food components: vinegars, sugar, water, rapeseed oil, tomato paste, spices, garlic/onion purée, and salt. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed fats like palm fruit oil. Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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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