Tesco

Freefrom Worcester Sauce

Barcode 5057753935207

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No — Freefrom Worcester Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed of water, vinegars, molasses, sugar, anchovy, tamarind extract, salt, and spice/vegetable powders (chilli, garlic, clove, onion). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin. All ingredients are either basic culinary items or traditional preparations, so this would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

cider vinegar

Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.
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 (fish)
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

garlic powder

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

clove
OK

onion powder

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

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Common questions about Freefrom Worcester Sauce

Is Freefrom Worcester Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Freefrom Worcester Sauce by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed of water, vinegars, molasses, sugar, anchovy, tamarind extract, salt, and spice/vegetable powders (chilli, garlic, clove, onion). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin. All ingredients are either basic culinary items or traditional preparations, so this would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Freefrom Worcester Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Freefrom Worcester Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: tamarind 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.