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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.
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.
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.
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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.