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Aromatic & Smokey Red Sauce by Dr. Will’s
Dr. Will’s

Aromatic & Smokey Red Sauce

Barcode 5059604639197
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Aromatic & Smokey Red Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives: rose flavouring (added flavouring) which is an extracted/synthesized additive according to NOVA criteria. Other ingredients like citric acid and vitamin C are basic additives and do not by themselves make it ultra-processed, but the presence of added flavouring does.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tomato passata (36%) (tomato, acidity regulator: citric acid)
  • OK
    red peppers (28%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato puree (5%)
  • OK
    date syrup
    A traditional sweet syrup produced by concentrating date fruits. Thick, amber syrup with a caramel-like flavor, used as a natural sweetener.
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    Oil extracted from sunflower seeds, used as a basic cooking fat.
  • OK
    rapeseed (in varying proportions)
  • OK
    sundried tomato (3%)
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    rehydrated sundried tomatoes (0.7%)
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    vitamin c (ascorbic acid)
    A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
  • OK
    fenugreek (ground)
    Ground seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum), used as a spice with a warm, slightly bitter, nutty flavor and a hint of maple-like sweetness.
  • 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.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • 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
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.
  • OK
    ground nutmeg
    Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    chilli
    Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
  • OK
    dried jalapen pepper
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    balsamic vinegar
    A dark, concentrated vinegar traditionally made from grape must, aged to develop complex flavors.
  • OK
    rose flavouring
  • 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.

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Common questions about Aromatic & Smokey Red Sauce

Is Aromatic & Smokey Red Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Aromatic & Smokey Red Sauce by Dr. Will’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives: rose flavouring (added flavouring) which is an extracted/synthesized additive according to NOVA criteria. Other ingredients like citric acid and vitamin C are basic additives and do not by themselves make it ultra-processed, but the presence of added flavouring does.

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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