Stokes

Stokes Brown Sauce 20 G

Barcode 5060092691628

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Yes — Stokes Brown Sauce 20 G is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains acide sorbique (sorbic acid), a preservative additive that is an industrially produced ingredient according to NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

vinaigre de malte
OK

sucre de canne non raffiné
OK

tomato purée

A simple tomato-based sauce/casual purée used as a base in dishes. Not an ultra-processed ingredient.
OK

purée de datte
OK

mollasse
OK

farine de mais coriandre
OK

ginger

Rhizome used as a pungent, aromatic spice in cooking and beverages.
OK

clou de girofle
OK

cinnamon

A spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, used ground or in sticks to flavor sweets and savory dishes.
OK

poivre
OK

sea salt

Crystalline mineral salt harvested from seawater, used to season foods.
OK

acide sorbique

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Common questions about Stokes Brown Sauce 20 G

Is Stokes Brown Sauce 20 G ultra-processed?

Yes — Stokes Brown Sauce 20 G by Stokes is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains acide sorbique (sorbic acid), a preservative additive that is an industrially produced ingredient according to NOVA guidelines.

What are healthier alternatives to Stokes Brown Sauce 20 G?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spicy Breakfast Sauce by Sauce Shop. 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.