Thai Coconut Sauce

Barcode 5010338800291

Yes — Thai Coconut Sauce is ultra-processed.

This Thai Coconut Sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified starch and acidity regulator (lactic acid), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and acidity. The presence of herb extract and chlorophylls as isolated additives further supports classification as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut milk (coconut cream, water)
OK

onion purée

A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

coconut extract

A flavoring derived from coconuts, used to impart coconut flavor or aroma. Depending on processing, may be a simple extract.
OK

creamed coconut

A coconut product made by processing coconut meat into a creamy paste or block, used as a dairy-free cream substitute or flavoring.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

thai basil (1%)
OK

ginger purée

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

minced galangal
OK

lemon grass (1%)
OK

herb extract

Derived from herbs to impart aroma or flavor; can be used as a natural flavoring or aroma ingredient.
OK

spices (coriander (0.3%))
OK

cumin

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

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

chlorophylls
OK

green bird's eye chilli

Common questions about Thai Coconut Sauce

Is Thai Coconut Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Thai Coconut Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This Thai Coconut Sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified starch and acidity regulator (lactic acid), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and acidity. The presence of herb extract and chlorophylls as isolated additives further supports classification as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Thai Coconut Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Thai Coconut Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, lactic acid. 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.