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Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Barcode 5060604012262

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No — Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are all basic culinary ingredients (tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, honey, vegetables, spices, salt) with no industrial additives, modified starches, emulsifiers, colorings, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups. Sugar is treated as a basic single-ingredient food per guidelines, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato puree

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

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

Vinegar made from fermented white grapes, used as a souring agent and preservative in foods.
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honey

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

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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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.
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salt

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

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Common questions about Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Is Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce by Sauce Shop is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are all basic culinary ingredients (tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, honey, vegetables, spices, salt) with no industrial additives, modified starches, emulsifiers, colorings, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups. Sugar is treated as a basic single-ingredient food per guidelines, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.