Colman’s

Mint Sauce

Barcode 8714100536186

Scanned 65 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mint Sauce is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), stabiliser (xanthan gum), and colour (copper complexes of chlorophyll). These additives are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

mint

A fresh, aromatic herb used for flavoring and garnish. Common culinary herb 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

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

water

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

salt

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

acetic acid

Acetic acid used as acidity regulator or acidulant in foods; a simple, standalone chemical often used in small amounts to adjust pH and flavor.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
UPF

copper complexes of chlorophyll (chlorophyllin)

A colorant derived from plant pigments (chlorophyll) via copper complexation; used as a green food coloring.

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Common questions about Mint Sauce

Is Mint Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Mint Sauce by Colman’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients: glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), stabiliser (xanthan gum), and colour (copper complexes of chlorophyll). These additives are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mint Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Mint Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, stabiliser (xanthan gum), copper complexes of chlorophyll (chlorophyllin). 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.