Sharwood

Sharwood’s Sweet & Sour

Barcode 5000354203640

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sharwood’s Sweet & Sour is ultra-processed.

Contains modified maize starch and pineapple juice concentrate, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives per NOVA. Therefore qualifies as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes

Fresh or processed tomatoes used as a base or ingredient, high in water content and naturally sweet; commonly used as a cooking staple.
OK

sugar

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

water water chestnut (8%, pineapple (7%, barley malt vinegar, green pepper (5%), red pepper (5%), pineapple juice concentrate (4%l modified maize starch, garlic purée, ginger purée, salt, toasted sesame oll, colour (paprika extracti. allergy advice: for allergens, see ingredients per 14pa portion (105g as sold in bold)))))

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Common questions about Sharwood’s Sweet & Sour

Is Sharwood’s Sweet & Sour ultra-processed?

Yes — Sharwood’s Sweet & Sour by Sharwood is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains modified maize starch and pineapple juice concentrate, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives per NOVA. Therefore qualifies as ultra-processed.

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.