Blue Dragon

B/Dragon Sweet Chilli Sqzy 380g

Barcode 5010338015886

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Yes — B/Dragon Sweet Chilli Sqzy 380g is ultra-processed.

This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup) and modified tapioca starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener). These classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA, even though it also contains some basic culinary ingredients like water, chillies, sugar, garlic, and salt.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

red chillies (20%)
OK

sugar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

ground garlic (6%)
OK

pickled garlic (5%) (garlic, water, salt, acid (acetic acid))
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

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

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Common questions about B/Dragon Sweet Chilli Sqzy 380g

Is B/Dragon Sweet Chilli Sqzy 380g ultra-processed?

Yes — B/Dragon Sweet Chilli Sqzy 380g by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients and additives, specifically glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup) and modified tapioca starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener). These classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA, even though it also contains some basic culinary ingredients like water, chillies, sugar, garlic, and salt.

Which ingredients in B/Dragon Sweet Chilli Sqzy 380g are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in B/Dragon Sweet Chilli Sqzy 380g as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified tapioca starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to B/Dragon Sweet Chilli Sqzy 380g?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sweet Chilli Sauce by M&S Food, Marks & Spencer, Lingham's Chili Sauce by LINGHAM'S. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.