Colmans

Colman's Tartar Sauce

Barcode 8714100536148

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Yes — Colman's Tartar Sauce is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including glucose-fructose syrup and dextrose (industrially refined sugars), modified potato starch (chemically/physically modified starch), xanthan gum (industrial thickener), and potassium sorbate (preservative). Therefore classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

spirit vinegar

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

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

sugar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

gherkins (8%) (gherkins, salt, water, acid (lacic acid), salt, free tonge british egg yolk powder (1,9%), modified potato starch, capers ,3%)
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
OK

brifish parsley 0
OK

18%
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Colman's Tartar Sauce

Is Colman's Tartar Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Colman's Tartar Sauce by Colmans is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including glucose-fructose syrup and dextrose (industrially refined sugars), modified potato starch (chemically/physically modified starch), xanthan gum (industrial thickener), and potassium sorbate (preservative). Therefore classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

Which ingredients in Colman's Tartar Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Colman's Tartar Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Colman's Tartar Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including tartare sauce by Tracklements. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.