Nandos, Nando's

Nando's Perinaise Hot

Q: Is Nando's Perinaise Hot ultra-processed?

Yes — Nando's Perinaise Hot by Nandos, Nando's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), which are all extracted or synthesized additives used to modify texture, stability, and shelf life.

Q: 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.

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

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Yes — Nando's Perinaise Hot is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), which are all extracted or synthesized additives used to modify texture, stability, and shelf life.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil (27%)
OK

vinegar

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

sugar

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

corn starch salt
OK

free range egg yolk (2.2%)
OK

spices (african bird's eye chilli, cayenne pepper, paprika, mustard flour, black pepper, white pepper) lemon purée
OK

onion purée

A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
OK

green chillies

Unripe hot peppers used to add heat and flavor; can be fresh or dried.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate). preservative (potassium sorbate)
OK

antioxidants (ascorbic acid, rosemary extract, calcium disodium edta)
OK

colour (paprika extract). colour may vary due to the nature of some ingredients. bottle recycle cap recycle no artificial colours or flavours gluten free made with free-range eggs suitable for vegetarians made from 25% recycled pet size 15 g 89062 n ave quantity per serving 1.8g 0.1g 0.42 g lbd eter < 092600 02200 9

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Common questions about Nando's Perinaise Hot

Is Nando's Perinaise Hot ultra-processed?

Yes — Nando's Perinaise Hot by Nandos, Nando's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), which are all extracted or synthesized additives used to modify texture, stability, and shelf life.

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?