Encona

Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce

Barcode 50761142

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Yes — Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch and xanthan gum, which are industrially produced additives used as thickeners/stabilizers in processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pepper mash (habanero peppers, scotch bonnet peppers)
OK

salt

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

acetic acid

Acetic acid used as acidity regulator or acidulant in foods; a simple, standalone chemical often used in small amounts to adjust pH and flavor.
OK

(64%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

onion

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

mustard

A ground seed condiment made from mustard seeds, water, and sometimes vinegar or spices.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.

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Common questions about Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce

Is Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce by Encona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch and xanthan gum, which are industrially produced additives used as thickeners/stabilizers in processed foods.

Which ingredients in Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, stabiliser (xanthan gum). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tabasco - Red Pepper Hot Sauce by Avery Island LA, McIhenny Company, Tabasco, Original Hot Sauce by sauce shop, Chili Sauce by Lingham’s. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

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Common questions about Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce

Is Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper Sauce?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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