Exotic Food, Flying Goose Brand, Heuschen & Schrouff

Sweet Chilli Sauce

Barcode 8853662056333

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Yes — Sweet Chilli Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA. These include modified tapioca starch ("modifizierte tapiokastärke"), an industrially processed starch used as a thickener; acetic acid E260 ("säureregulator / säuerungsmittel: E260"), used as an acidity regulator; xanthan gum E415 ("stabilisator: E415"), an industrial stabilizer/thickener; and potassium sorbate E202 ("konservierungsstoff: E202"), a synthetic preservative. The presence of these extracted/industrial additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

zuckersirup
OK

chili 22%
OK

knoblauch
OK

branntweines wasser
OK

salt

Common basic food ingredient consisting of sodium chloride used for seasoning and preservation.
OK

modifizierte tapiokastärke
OK

säureregulator e säuerungsmittel: e260
OK

stabilisator: e415
OK

konservierungst e202

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Common questions about Sweet Chilli Sauce

Is Sweet Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Chilli Sauce by Exotic Food, Flying Goose Brand, Heuschen & Schrouff is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA. These include modified tapioca starch ("modifizierte tapiokastärke"), an industrially processed starch used as a thickener; acetic acid E260 ("säureregulator / säuerungsmittel: E260"), used as an acidity regulator; xanthan gum E415 ("stabilisator: E415"), an industrial stabilizer/thickener; and potassium sorbate E202 ("konservierungsstoff: E202"), a synthetic preservative. The presence of these extracted/industrial additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.