Waitrose

Smoky chipotle salsa

Barcode 5000169611586

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No — Smoky chipotle salsa is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists mainly of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed components: tomatoes, tomato juice, onion, water, sugar, garlic purée, tomato paste, salt, cornflour, lime juice, herbs and spices, and citric acid as a simple acidity regulator. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or ultra-processed syrups or extracts. Sugar is treated as a basic single-ingredient food in this framework, and citric acid is an allowed basic additive. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the stated NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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chopped recycle tomatoes (60%)
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(tomatoes, tomato juice, acidity regulator (citric acid))
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diced onion

A small, cubed form of onion used to flavor dishes.
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.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
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salt

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

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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concentrated lime juice

A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.
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oak smoked tomato purée
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coriander (1.0%)
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flaked chipotle chillies (1.0%)
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smoked paprika (0.5%)
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chipotle chilli powder (0.3%)

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Common questions about Smoky chipotle salsa

Is Smoky chipotle salsa ultra-processed?

No — Smoky chipotle salsa by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists mainly of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed components: tomatoes, tomato juice, onion, water, sugar, garlic purée, tomato paste, salt, cornflour, lime juice, herbs and spices, and citric acid as a simple acidity regulator. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or ultra-processed syrups or extracts. Sugar is treated as a basic single-ingredient food in this framework, and citric acid is an allowed basic additive. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the stated NOVA-based rules.

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.