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Yes — Piri Piri Sauce is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday use.
Piri Piri Sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, an industrially modified thickener, and paprika extract used as a colour additive. These pre-identified UPF ingredients indicate an industrial formulation. The remaining ingredients are primarily common culinary ingredients such as water, vinegar, lemon, onion, chilli, rapeseed oil, salt, herbs, garlic, and spices.
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Yes — Piri Piri Sauce by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Piri Piri Sauce is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, an industrially modified thickener, and paprika extract used as a colour additive. These pre-identified UPF ingredients indicate an industrial formulation. The remaining ingredients are primarily common culinary ingredients such as water, vinegar, lemon, onion, chilli, rapeseed oil, salt, herbs, garlic, and spices.
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.
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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.