Tomato Chilli Sauce

Barcode 5021185102797

No — Tomato Chilli Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mostly whole foods (water, tomato, tomato paste, sugar, spirit vinegar, cornflour, garlic, onion, rapeseed oil, tamarind concentrate, salt, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, chilli, turmeric). The only additive-like ingredient is citric acid used as an acidity regulator, which is a basic food additive and not sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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tomato (18%)
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tomato paste (15%)
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sugar

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

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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tamarind concentrate

A concentrated paste derived from tamarind fruit, used as a souring agent and flavor enhancer in sauces, curries, and chutneys.
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salt

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

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
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mustard seeds

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
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citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
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chilli (0.18%)
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turmeric

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

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Common questions about Tomato Chilli Sauce

Is Tomato Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Chilli Sauce is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly whole foods (water, tomato, tomato paste, sugar, spirit vinegar, cornflour, garlic, onion, rapeseed oil, tamarind concentrate, salt, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, chilli, turmeric). The only additive-like ingredient is citric acid used as an acidity regulator, which is a basic food additive and not sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

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.