Chipotle Chilli Sauce

Barcode 5060230050409

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No — Chipotle Chilli Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily whole or minimally processed foods (tomatoes, onions, peppers, spices) plus basic culinary ingredients (sugar, salt, vinegar, cornflour, lemon juice). Acetic acid in chilli mash is a simple acidulant, not an ultra-processing industrial additive by itself. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, industrial syrups, hydrogenated oils, flavor enhancers, or added flavourings, so this would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chopped tomatoes (34%)
OK

water

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

red onion garlic puree
OK

chipotle mash (2%) (water)
UPF

red smoked jalapeño mash (red smoked jalapeño peppers, salt, acetic acid)

A mashed mixture of red smoked jalapeño peppers with salt and acetic acid; a processed pepper mash.
OK

red jalapeño mash (red jalapeño peppers, salt)

A mashed mixture of red jalapeño peppers with salt; basic pepper mash.
OK

sugar

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

cornflour

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
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

habanero chilli mash (1%) (peppers, acetic acid, salt)
OK

salt

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

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
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

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.

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Common questions about Chipotle Chilli Sauce

Is Chipotle Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Chipotle Chilli Sauce is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily whole or minimally processed foods (tomatoes, onions, peppers, spices) plus basic culinary ingredients (sugar, salt, vinegar, cornflour, lemon juice). Acetic acid in chilli mash is a simple acidulant, not an ultra-processing industrial additive by itself. There are no artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, industrial syrups, hydrogenated oils, flavor enhancers, or added flavourings, so this would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chipotle Chilli Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chipotle Chilli Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: red smoked jalapeño mash (red smoked jalapeño peppers, salt, acetic acid). 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.