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Piri Piri

Barcode 5060604013511

No — Piri Piri is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are all basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients: water, vegetables (peppers, garlic, onion), vinegar, lemon juice, salt, coconut oil, spices, herbs, and citrus fibre. There are no artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, industrial sugar syrups, or other cosmetic additives typical of ultra-processed foods, so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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yellow bell pepper

A sweet, crisp immature pepper with a bright yellow skin, used raw or cooked.
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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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lemon juice

A citrus juice extracted from lemons; commonly used as a sour, fresh-tinish liquid in foods.
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garlic

A bulbous plant used as a flavoring; provides pungent, savory notes.
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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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barrel-aged jalapeno

Cured or smoked jalapeño peppers aged in barrels to impart deep, smoky heat and complexity.
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salt

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

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
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barrel aged red habanero

A pepper variety (habanero) that has been aged in barrels, typically used to impart heat and fruity, smoky notes in dishes and sauces.
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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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hickory smoked water

Water infused with hickory smoke flavor, used to impart a smoky profile to foods and beverages; often considered a flavoring or aroma ingredient.
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citrus fibre

Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
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cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
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oregano

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

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Common questions about Piri Piri

Is Piri Piri ultra-processed?

No — Piri Piri by Sauce Shop is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are all basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients: water, vegetables (peppers, garlic, onion), vinegar, lemon juice, salt, coconut oil, spices, herbs, and citrus fibre. There are no artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, industrial sugar syrups, or other cosmetic additives typical of ultra-processed foods, so under NOVA 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?

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.