Potts'

Enchilada Cooking Sauce

Barcode 5060178332803

No — Enchilada Cooking Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, onions, water, tomato puree, sunflower oil, concentrated orange juice, garlic, cornflour, salt, herbs and spices). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrially refined syrups. Therefore, according to the NOVA criteria provided, this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

water

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

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

concentrated orange juice (1.7%)
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garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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salt

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
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chipotle chillies (0.17%)
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oregano (0.14%)
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cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
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black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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orange zest

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Common questions about Enchilada Cooking Sauce

Is Enchilada Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Enchilada Cooking Sauce by Potts' is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (tomatoes, onions, water, tomato puree, sunflower oil, concentrated orange juice, garlic, cornflour, salt, herbs and spices). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic starch, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrially refined syrups. Therefore, according to the NOVA criteria provided, this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

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.