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Yes — Hoisin Dipping Sauce is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener), which are industrial food additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Other ingredients like colour (plain caramel) and added acidity regulator (acetic acid) also reflect industrial processing, even though basic ingredients such as water, sugar, soy bean, and spices themselves are not UPF.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Houmous
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Not UPF
Smooth Peanut Butter
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Soy Sauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Yes — Hoisin Dipping Sauce by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener), which are industrial food additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Other ingredients like colour (plain caramel) and added acidity regulator (acetic acid) also reflect industrial processing, even though basic ingredients such as water, sugar, soy bean, and spices themselves are not UPF.
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.
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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.