West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce

Barcode 5012389670670

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Yes — West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce is ultra-processed.

The sauce is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: modified maize starch (E1414, a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabiliser) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser). These additives, along with acetic acid used as a regulator beyond traditional vinegar, place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

64% habanero mash (habanero peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, salt, acid (acetic acid))
OK

water

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
OK

modified maize starch (e1414)
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.

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Common questions about West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce

Is West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: modified maize starch (E1414, a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabiliser) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser). These additives, along with acetic acid used as a regulator beyond traditional vinegar, place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: stabiliser (xanthan gum). 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.