Spiced Red Pepper Sauce

Barcode 5060482842593

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Yes — Spiced Red Pepper Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer and thus an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. All it takes is one such ingredient for the product to be considered UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

red pepper (8%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

chopped tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice)

Tomatoes that have been chopped, with juice from the tomatoes.
UPF

beet sugar

A refined sugar derived from sugar beets; crystalline sucrose used as a sweetener.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

preserved lemon paste (lemon, salt, water)
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

salt

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

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

smoked paprika

Ground dried chili peppers smoke-dried to impart a smoky flavor; commonly used spice in cooking.
OK

cornflour

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

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
UPF

yeast extract

A natural extract from yeast used as a flavor enhancer and to boost umami in foods.
OK

chill powder
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

mint

A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.

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Common questions about Spiced Red Pepper Sauce

Is Spiced Red Pepper Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Red Pepper Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer and thus an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. All it takes is one such ingredient for the product to be considered UPF.

Which ingredients in Spiced Red Pepper Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spiced Red Pepper Sauce as ultra-processed markers: beet sugar, yeast extract. 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.