Schwarts

Creamy Watercress Sauce

Barcode 5000225022097

Yes — Creamy Watercress Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified starch, flavourings, and stabiliser (xanthan gum). These are extracted/chemically modified ingredients used to alter texture, stability, and flavor, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

double cream (6%) (from milk)
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

watercress (4%)
OK

butter (from milk)

Dairy fat churned from milk, widely used as a flavor and fat source 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

parsley

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Creamy Watercress Sauce

Is Creamy Watercress Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy Watercress Sauce by Schwarts is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified starch, flavourings, and stabiliser (xanthan gum). These are extracted/chemically modified ingredients used to alter texture, stability, and flavor, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Creamy Watercress Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Creamy Watercress Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, flavourings, 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?

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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.