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Mango Chili & Lime by Merchant Gourmet
Merchant Gourmet

Mango Chili & Lime

Barcode 5056215600455
Scanned  20  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Mango Chili & Lime is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, fructose, flavouring, caramelised sugar syrup, and onion juice concentrate. These are refined sugars, industrial extracts, and added flavorings characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked wholegrain rice
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wholegrain rice
    Wholegrain rice is the unpolished form of rice where the bran and germ are retained, giving more fiber and nutrients than white rice.
  • OK
    cooked white rice
  • OK
    white rice
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    dried mango
  • OK
    mango
    A tropical stone fruit with sweet, fragrant flesh.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    preservative: sulphur dioxide
  • OK
    spiced maple sauce
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    fructose
    A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    spice extracts (ginger, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, clove, pepper)
  • OK
    maple sugar
  • OK
    onion juice concentrate
    Concentrated juice derived from onions, used as a flavoring or base ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    desiccated coconut
    Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    turmeric extract
    A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
  • UPF
    caramelised sugar syrup
    A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
  • OK
    coriander leaf
    Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
  • OK
    mango purée
  • OK
    vegetable oil (contains sunflower and/or rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    lime leaf
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    red chili
    Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about Mango Chili & Lime

Is Mango Chili & Lime ultra-processed?

Yes — Mango Chili & Lime by Merchant Gourmet is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, fructose, flavouring, caramelised sugar syrup, and onion juice concentrate. These are refined sugars, industrial extracts, and added flavorings characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mango Chili & Lime are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Mango Chili & Lime as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavouring, turmeric extract, caramelised sugar syrup, paprika 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.

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