blue dragon

sweet chilli sauce

Barcode 5010338015763

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Yes — sweet chilli sauce is ultra-processed.

This sweet chilli sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially processed thickener. The presence of this additive is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

sugar

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

red chillies

A pungent, spicy fruit used as a heat source and flavoring in dishes.
OK

garlic

Powdered or granulated form of dried garlic bulbs.
UPF

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

acetic acid

Acetic acid used as acidity regulator or acidulant in foods; a simple, standalone chemical often used in small amounts to adjust pH and flavor.
OK

salt. allergy advice: may contain sesame seeds peanuts and nuts. no artificial colours or preservatives. suitable for vegetarians and vegans

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Common questions about sweet chilli sauce

Is sweet chilli sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — sweet chilli sauce by blue dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sweet chilli sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially processed thickener. The presence of this additive is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in sweet chilli sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in sweet chilli sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified tapioca starch. 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.