Asda

Asda worcester sauce

Barcode 5054781876588

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Yes — Asda worcester sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including flavouring, paprika extract, black pepper extract, onion extract, garlic extract, and acetic acid, which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting barley malt with acetic acid bacteria to create a tangy, acidic liquid used in pickling, condiments, and dressings.
OK

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
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

salt

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

onion

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

tamarind concentrate

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

anchovy paste (fish)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
UPF

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
UPF

garlic extract

A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.

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Common questions about Asda worcester sauce

Is Asda worcester sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Asda worcester sauce by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including flavouring, paprika extract, black pepper extract, onion extract, garlic extract, and acetic acid, which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Asda worcester sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Asda worcester sauce as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, paprika extract, black pepper extract, onion extract, garlic extract. 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.