Lloyd Grossman

Bhuna sauce

Barcode 5000354160233

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

No — Bhuna sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mostly basic culinary components (tomatoes, purées, fried onion in oil, spices, sugar, salt, lemon juice, garlic/ginger/chilli purées). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial syrups. Tomato purée, vegetable oils, and simple vegetable purées are allowed and not considered ultra-processed in this framework.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes

Tomatoes used as a basic fruit/vegetable ingredient, providing acidity and flavor.
OK

tomato purée

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

fried onion (20%) (onion, rapeseed oil)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

red pepper (2.5%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

spices (coriander, kashmiri chill, fenugreek leaf, cardamom, cumin)
OK

salt

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

ginger purée

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

concentrated lemon jic
OK

green chilli purée
OK

ground bay
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Bhuna sauce

Is Bhuna sauce ultra-processed?

No — Bhuna sauce by Lloyd Grossman is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly basic culinary components (tomatoes, purées, fried onion in oil, spices, sugar, salt, lemon juice, garlic/ginger/chilli purées). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial syrups. Tomato purée, vegetable oils, and simple vegetable purées are allowed and not considered ultra-processed in this framework.

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.