Eaten Alive

Scotch Bonnet - Fermented Hot Sauce

Barcode 5060719550017

No — Scotch Bonnet - Fermented Hot Sauce is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or traditional preparations (fermented peppers, raw cider vinegar, raw cane sugar, salt, onion, garlic). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients are present, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fermented capsicum
OK

organic raw cider vinegar
OK

fermented scotch bonnet chillies (12%)
OK

raw cane sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugar cane; a common sweetener used in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

onion

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

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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Common questions about Scotch Bonnet - Fermented Hot Sauce

Is Scotch Bonnet - Fermented Hot Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Scotch Bonnet - Fermented Hot Sauce by Eaten Alive is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or traditional preparations (fermented peppers, raw cider vinegar, raw cane sugar, salt, onion, garlic). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients are present, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food 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.