Spice Sauce

Barcode 5000354926716

No — Spice Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are culinary herbs, spices, vegetables, sugar, salt, and vinegar only. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA guidelines, so this is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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sugar

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

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

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
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tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
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salt

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

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
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vinegar

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

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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fenugreek

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Common questions about Spice Sauce

Is Spice Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Spice Sauce is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are culinary herbs, spices, vegetables, sugar, salt, and vinegar only. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA guidelines, so this is not classified 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.