Nando's

Peri-Peri Sauce Medium

Barcode 6003770003459

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Yes — Peri-Peri Sauce Medium is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes stabilisers (xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate) and an industrial antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), which are extracted/industrial additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

white vinegar

Fermented acetic acid solution used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

onion puree (12%)
OK

salt

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

lemon puree (4%)
OK

vegetable oil sunflower seeds
OK

špices (including african bird's eye chilli)
OK

serrano chilli
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

stabilisers (xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate)
UPF

calcium disodium edta

A chelating agent and antioxidant used in small amounts in food to bind trace metals and extend shelf-life.
OK

made in south africa:

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Common questions about Peri-Peri Sauce Medium

Is Peri-Peri Sauce Medium ultra-processed?

Yes — Peri-Peri Sauce Medium by Nando's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes stabilisers (xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate) and an industrial antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), which are extracted/industrial additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Peri-Peri Sauce Medium are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Peri-Peri Sauce Medium as an ultra-processed marker: calcium disodium edta. 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.