The Bay Tree

Hot stuff horseradish

Barcode 5032714013149

Yes — Hot stuff horseradish is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: guar gum (thickener), sodium metabisulphite (antioxidant/preservative), and cornflour as a processing aid. These extracted additives and processing ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra‑processed category, even though the base ingredients (horseradish, vinegar, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, whey powder) are not UPF on their own.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

horseradish (61%) [grated horseradish (41%)
OK

spirit vinegar

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

rapeseed oil

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

whey powder [milk]
OK

salt

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

thickener: guar gum
OK

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.
OK

antioxidant: sodium metabisulphite
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

cornflour

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

sugar

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

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Common questions about Hot stuff horseradish

Is Hot stuff horseradish ultra-processed?

Yes — Hot stuff horseradish by The Bay Tree is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: guar gum (thickener), sodium metabisulphite (antioxidant/preservative), and cornflour as a processing aid. These extracted additives and processing ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra‑processed category, even though the base ingredients (horseradish, vinegar, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, whey powder) are not UPF on their own.

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.