Blue Dragon

Sweet Chilli & Garlic stir fry sauce

Barcode 5010338200084

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Yes — Sweet Chilli & Garlic stir fry sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives/ingredients classified as UPF according to NOVA, including: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and paprika extract (an industrial extract used as a color/flavor additive). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

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

white rice vinegar

A milder vinegar produced from fermented rice, used to add acidity and gentle flavor.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A sweetener produced by industrial hydrolysis of starch, often used as a high-fructose syrup in foods.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

red chilli paste

A paste made from red chillies (often with salt, oil, and sometimes garlic) used to add heat and flavor.
OK

salt

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

acetic acid

A simple organic acid used as a acidity regulator in food and beverages.
OK

garlic purée

Garlic mashed into a smooth paste; often used to impart garlic flavor.
OK

ginger purée

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

concentrated tomato paste

Concentrated, cooked tomato product used to impart tomato flavor and color; typically a basic vegetable product.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

chili flakes

Crushed dried chili peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes; a common spice.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.

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Common questions about Sweet Chilli & Garlic stir fry sauce

Is Sweet Chilli & Garlic stir fry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Chilli & Garlic stir fry sauce by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives/ingredients classified as UPF according to NOVA, including: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and paprika extract (an industrial extract used as a color/flavor additive). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Sweet Chilli & Garlic stir fry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sweet Chilli & Garlic stir fry sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch, paprika extract. 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.