Mrs H.s.ball's

Mrs H.S.Balls Original Recipe Chutney

Barcode 6001092500052

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mrs H.S.Balls Original Recipe Chutney is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed starch and explicitly classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Therefore, the product is classified as UPF. Additional UPF-related markers include caramel colouring (an industrial colouring agent) and the use of sulphur dioxide as a preservative and irradiation of chilli, all of which indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

dried fruit (peaches (6.9%), apricot/0.95%) sulphur dioxide]
UPF

modified maize starch

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

salt

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

caramel colouring
OK

chilli (irradiated)

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Common questions about Mrs H.S.Balls Original Recipe Chutney

Is Mrs H.S.Balls Original Recipe Chutney ultra-processed?

Yes — Mrs H.S.Balls Original Recipe Chutney by Mrs H.s.ball's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed starch and explicitly classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA. Therefore, the product is classified as UPF. Additional UPF-related markers include caramel colouring (an industrial colouring agent) and the use of sulphur dioxide as a preservative and irradiation of chilli, all of which indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Which ingredients in Mrs H.S.Balls Original Recipe Chutney are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mrs H.S.Balls Original Recipe Chutney as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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?

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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.