Tesco

Worcester sauce

Barcode 5057373870810

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Yes — Worcester sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains tamarind extract, which is an industrially processed extract and has been pre-identified as an ultra-processed (UPF) ingredient in the given rules. According to the instructions, any product containing tamarind extract must be classified as UPF. Other ingredients such as garlic powder, onion powder, and chilli powder are processed but not necessarily UPF under the provided criteria; however, the presence of tamarind extract alone is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

malt vinegar

A vinegar produced from malted barley; a sour, acidic seasoning used in condiments and pickling.
OK

water

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

molasses

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

sugar

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

anchovy

Small, oily salt-preserved fish used to add umami flavor in sauces and dishes.
UPF

tamarind extract

Concentrated extract derived from tamarind pulp; used for sour flavor in sauces and beverages.
OK

salt

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

ground cloves

Ground cloves are the finely milled powder of the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are a common spice used in both sweet and savory dishes, offering warm, aromatic, and slightly bitter notes.
OK

garlic powder

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Worcester sauce

Is Worcester sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Worcester sauce by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains tamarind extract, which is an industrially processed extract and has been pre-identified as an ultra-processed (UPF) ingredient in the given rules. According to the instructions, any product containing tamarind extract must be classified as UPF. Other ingredients such as garlic powder, onion powder, and chilli powder are processed but not necessarily UPF under the provided criteria; however, the presence of tamarind extract alone is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Worcester sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Worcester sauce as an ultra-processed marker: tamarind extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Worcester sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Biona Organic Worcestershire Sauce by Biona, Worcester sauce by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Worcester sauce

Ingredients

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Common questions about Worcester sauce

Is Worcester sauce ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Worcester sauce are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Worcester sauce?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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