sharwood's

kung Po sauce

Barcode 5000197156714

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — kung Po sauce is ultra-processed.

Product contains ultra-processed ingredients including dried glucose syrup, modified starch, and paprika extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient). Therefore it is classified as UPF according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

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

barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting barley malt with acetic acid bacteria to create a tangy, acidic liquid used in pickling, condiments, and dressings.
OK

water chestnut 6%
UPF

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
OK

red pepper 4%
OK

tomato purée

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

concentrated pineapple juice
OK

ginger purée

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

salt

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

chopped red chillies 0.7%
OK

red chilli flakes
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.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.

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Common questions about kung Po sauce

Is kung Po sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — kung Po sauce by sharwood's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains ultra-processed ingredients including dried glucose syrup, modified starch, and paprika extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient). Therefore it is classified as UPF according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in kung Po sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in kung Po sauce as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, modified starch, paprika extract. 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?

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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.