Spiced Cooking Sauce

Barcode 5010338301347

Yes — Spiced Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce contains modified maize starch and a stabiliser (citric acid). Modified maize starch is an industrially processed thickener, and its presence is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA. The other ingredients are mainly culinary ingredients, but the inclusion of this processed starch makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

onion puree

Pureed onion, a basic processed vegetable ingredient.
OK

spices (7%)
OK

cumin

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

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

allspice

A dried berry spice with warm, clove-like flavor often used in spice blends, marinades, and baked goods.
OK

paprika

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

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

concentrated tomato paste (3%)
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

vinegar

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

salt

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

modified maize starch

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

sultanas

Dried seedless grapes; common ingredient in baking and dried fruit mixes.
OK

sugar

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

stabiliser (citric acid)
OK

chili flakes

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

dried coriander

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum) used as a spice for flavoring; a single-ingredient dried herb.

Common questions about Spiced Cooking Sauce

Is Spiced Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce contains modified maize starch and a stabiliser (citric acid). Modified maize starch is an industrially processed thickener, and its presence is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA. The other ingredients are mainly culinary ingredients, but the inclusion of this processed starch makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Spiced Cooking Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spiced Cooking Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.