Fused

Sweet Chilli stir fry sauce

Barcode 5392000134676

Yes — Sweet Chilli stir fry sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient under the given rules. Other ingredients like sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, spices, and basic thickeners (cornflour) are not necessarily UPF on their own, but the presence of paprika extract makes the overall product UPF according to the provided criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

water

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

red chilli (5%)
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

garlic granules

Dried granules made from garlic, used as a seasoning. Concentrated form of garlic with strong aroma.
OK

salt

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

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.

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Common questions about Sweet Chilli stir fry sauce

Is Sweet Chilli stir fry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Chilli stir fry sauce by Fused is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient under the given rules. Other ingredients like sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, spices, and basic thickeners (cornflour) are not necessarily UPF on their own, but the presence of paprika extract makes the overall product UPF according to the provided criteria.

Which ingredients in Sweet Chilli stir fry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweet Chilli stir fry sauce as an ultra-processed marker: paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.