Yes — Schwartz BBQ Seasoning is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations that classify it as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Specifically: "flavouring" (industrial flavourings), and the anti-caking agent "silicon dioxide" are extracted/isolated additives. These are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
sauce for meatballs
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Not UPF
The co-operative Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
The co-operative,Coop
Not UPF
Maple Syrup
Clarks
Not UPF
Mild Curry Spice Paste
Patak's
Not UPF
Vegetable oil
Waitrose, Essential Waitrose
Not UPF
Kirkland Organic Virgin Coconut Oil - 2.38KG Tub
Kirkland
Not UPF
White Miso
Bart
Not UPF
Chilli Base
Heinz
Not UPF
Chopped Garlic In Marinade
TJ Morris Ltd
Not UPF
Yes — Schwartz BBQ Seasoning by Schwartz, Mccormick is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations that classify it as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Specifically: "flavouring" (industrial flavourings), and the anti-caking agent "silicon dioxide" are extracted/isolated additives. These are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.
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.