Heinz

FISH & CHIPS SAUCE

Barcode 8410066147021

Yes — FISH & CHIPS SAUCE is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), multiple forms of natural flavouring including natural onion flavouring and generic natural flavouring (both are extracted/isolated additives), dillweed extract (a concentrated extract used as a flavouring), and stabilizer xanthan gum (a manufactured gum used to modify texture). The presence of these ingredients places the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category, even though it also contains many basic culinary ingredients like sunflower oil, water, onions, vinegar, sugar, herbs, and mustard seeds.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

water

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

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

sugar

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

gherkin (cucumber pickle)

Small pickled cucumbers (gherkins) usually in brine; tangy, crunchy condiment often used with sandwiches and antipasti.
OK

dill

Fragrant herb used to flavor dishes and pickles; delicate fronds and seeds.
OK

salt

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

mustard (condiment)

Traditional mustard condiment made from mustard seeds, water, vinegar, salt, and flavorings.
UPF

onion flavoring

A natural flavoring derived from onion used to impart onion-like aroma and taste; common in processed foods.
UPF

dillweed extract

An extract derived from dill weed used as a flavoring or aroma component in foods.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

xanthan gum

A plant-based polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer in foods; produced industrially.

Common questions about FISH & CHIPS SAUCE

Is FISH & CHIPS SAUCE ultra-processed?

Yes — FISH & CHIPS SAUCE by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: modified starch (an industrially processed thickener), multiple forms of natural flavouring including natural onion flavouring and generic natural flavouring (both are extracted/isolated additives), dillweed extract (a concentrated extract used as a flavouring), and stabilizer xanthan gum (a manufactured gum used to modify texture). The presence of these ingredients places the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category, even though it also contains many basic culinary ingredients like sunflower oil, water, onions, vinegar, sugar, herbs, and mustard seeds.

Which ingredients in FISH & CHIPS SAUCE are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in FISH & CHIPS SAUCE as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, onion flavoring, dillweed extract, natural flavouring, xanthan gum. 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.