Belazu

Chargrilled Pepper Paste

Barcode 5030343834821

No — Chargrilled Pepper Paste is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This is not ultra-processed. It consists primarily of chargrilled peppers, tomatoes, peppers, culinary oils, vinegar, salt, garlic, sugar, paprika, and dried spices. These are conventional food ingredients and basic culinary components without industrial formulations or additives such as emulsifiers, artificial flavours, flavour enhancers, refined syrup ingredients, or highly processed oils.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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chargrilled red m peppers (40%)
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rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
OK

sun-dried peppers (16%)
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

salt

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

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
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balsamic vinegar of modena
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mixed dried spices

Common questions about Chargrilled Pepper Paste

Is Chargrilled Pepper Paste ultra-processed?

No — Chargrilled Pepper Paste by Belazu is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is not ultra-processed. It consists primarily of chargrilled peppers, tomatoes, peppers, culinary oils, vinegar, salt, garlic, sugar, paprika, and dried spices. These are conventional food ingredients and basic culinary components without industrial formulations or additives such as emulsifiers, artificial flavours, flavour enhancers, refined syrup ingredients, or highly processed oils.

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.