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Yes — SRIRACHA HOT CHILLI SAUCE is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate), stabiliser E415 (xanthan gum), acidity regulators E260 (acetic acid) and E330 (citric acid), and preservative E202 (potassium sorbate). These extracted/isolated additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Salsa de Soja
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Salsa di Soia
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Geeta's Mango Chutney imp
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Not UPF
Spreadable
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Not UPF
Tesco Houmous
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Organic Houmous
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Not UPF
Yes — SRIRACHA HOT CHILLI SAUCE by FLYING GOOSE BRAND is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate), stabiliser E415 (xanthan gum), acidity regulators E260 (acetic acid) and E330 (citric acid), and preservative E202 (potassium sorbate). These extracted/isolated additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.
Nomi flags one ingredient in SRIRACHA HOT CHILLI SAUCE as an ultra-processed marker: potassium sorbate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tabasco - Red Pepper Hot Sauce by Avery Island LA, McIhenny Company, Tabasco, Original Hot Sauce by sauce shop, Chili Sauce by Lingham’s. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.