Sainsbury's, Sainsbury's Taste the Difference

Taste the Difference Mango Habanero Hot Sauce

Barcode 5063334018955

Yes — Taste the Difference Mango Habanero Hot Sauce is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday, though it contains mostly familiar ingredients.

This mango habanero hot sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains stabiliser: xanthan gum, an industrially extracted additive and pre-identified UPF ingredient. The other ingredients are primarily basic foods, seasonings, vinegar, rapeseed oil, and cornflour, but the xanthan gum is sufficient for the UPF classification.

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Common questions about Taste the Difference Mango Habanero Hot Sauce

Is Taste the Difference Mango Habanero Hot Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Taste the Difference Mango Habanero Hot Sauce by Sainsbury's, Sainsbury's Taste the Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This mango habanero hot sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains stabiliser: xanthan gum, an industrially extracted additive and pre-identified UPF ingredient. The other ingredients are primarily basic foods, seasonings, vinegar, rapeseed oil, and cornflour, but the xanthan gum is sufficient for the UPF classification.

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.