Spiced Mustard Sauce

Barcode 5015821144708

Yes — Spiced Mustard Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains guar gum, which is an industrially extracted gelling/thickening agent used to modify texture and is considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. The remaining ingredients (mustard, chilli powder, turmeric, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, spices, vinegar) are minimally processed culinary ingredients and would not on their own make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of guar gum is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mustard

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

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

salt

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

onion powder

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

vinegar

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

Common questions about Spiced Mustard Sauce

Is Spiced Mustard Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Mustard Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains guar gum, which is an industrially extracted gelling/thickening agent used to modify texture and is considered a UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. The remaining ingredients (mustard, chilli powder, turmeric, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, spices, vinegar) are minimally processed culinary ingredients and would not on their own make the product ultra-processed, but the presence of guar gum is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Spiced Mustard Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spiced Mustard Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: guar 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?

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.