Tesco

Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce

Barcode 5053947250378

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Yes — Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified tapioca starch (a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient), and potassium sorbate, an industrial preservative. These additives make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

sugar

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

chilli (13%)
OK

garlic 19%
OK

vinegar

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

salt

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

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

preservative (potassium sorbate). allergy advice may contain sesame seeds peanuts and nuts. sultable for vegans

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Common questions about Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce

Is Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified tapioca starch (a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient), and potassium sorbate, an industrial preservative. These additives make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified tapioca starch. 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.