Yes — Levi Roots Reggae Reggae Jerk Barbecue Sauce is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also includes other industrial additives such as plain caramel colour and acetic acid used as an acidifier. These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.
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Yes — Levi Roots Reggae Reggae Jerk Barbecue Sauce by Levi Roots is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also includes other industrial additives such as plain caramel colour and acetic acid used as an acidifier. These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Levi Roots Reggae Reggae Jerk Barbecue Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, plain caramel color. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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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.