Sharwood's

Hoisin Dipping Sauce

Barcode 5000197503969

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Hoisin Dipping Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains modified maize starch and a colour additive (ammonia caramel), which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification. Therefore it must be classified as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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

fermented soy bean paste (15%) (water, fermented soya beans, salt, wheat flour, sugar, rice flour)
OK

tomato paste

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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

chinese 5 spice
OK

sesame oil

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

caramel color (ammonia-treated)

Food colorant produced by caramelisation of sugars with ammonia (ammonia caramel), used to impart brown color in foods.
OK

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

chilli paste (chilli)

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Common questions about Hoisin Dipping Sauce

Is Hoisin Dipping Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Hoisin Dipping Sauce by Sharwood's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains modified maize starch and a colour additive (ammonia caramel), which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification. Therefore it must be classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Hoisin Dipping Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hoisin Dipping Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, caramel color (ammonia-treated). 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.