Capsicana

Mexican Burrito Tomato & Chipotle Cooking Paste

Barcode 5060230051178

Yes — Mexican Burrito Tomato & Chipotle Cooking Paste is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive, so under NOVA it is classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (tomato products, vinegars, honey, sugar, herbs, spices, salt, olive oil, citric acid), but the presence of natural flavouring is enough to make the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato

Fresh tomato-based preparation containing chopped tomatoes and tomato juice with citric acid as acidity regulator.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato paste, a processed tomato product used as a cooking ingredient.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

sugar

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

white wine vinegar

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

water

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

onion puree

Pureed onion, a basic processed vegetable ingredient.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

chilli puree

Chilli peppers processed into a smooth paste with 3% represented as pepper content.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

dehydrated tomato

Dried tomato product used as a powdered tomato ingredient with 2% concentration.
OK

salt

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

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

coriander

Dried or fresh coriander leaves used as an herb for flavoring.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

bay leaf

A dried leaf from the Bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis) used as a herb to flavor dishes.
OK

spice (chipotle chili, black pepper)

A blend of ground dried chilies (chipotle) with black pepper, used to add smoky heat and peppery aroma to dishes.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

paprika extract (paprika)

Extract derived from paprika used for color and flavor, often present in spice blends.

Common questions about Mexican Burrito Tomato & Chipotle Cooking Paste

Is Mexican Burrito Tomato & Chipotle Cooking Paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Mexican Burrito Tomato & Chipotle Cooking Paste by Capsicana is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive, so under NOVA it is classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (tomato products, vinegars, honey, sugar, herbs, spices, salt, olive oil, citric acid), but the presence of natural flavouring is enough to make the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Mexican Burrito Tomato & Chipotle Cooking Paste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mexican Burrito Tomato & Chipotle Cooking Paste as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, paprika extract (paprika). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.