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MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 3.9 ShowHide
Scored as a condiment: nutrition is judged on what a 15 g serving delivers — a typical single use — not on the per-100g figures, which describe a quantity of this product nobody eats. The per-100g panel is still shown in full below.
Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This sauce is a highly processed condiment with a significant amount of added sugar, which is a primary concern for regular consumption. It is suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but individuals monitoring sugar intake should be cautious.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Tomato Paste
- Red chilli puree
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Highly processed condiment with significant added sugar and additives.
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This sauce contains a high amount of added sugar, which is a concern for daily intake. It also includes several additives like an acidity regulator, starch, thickener, and preservative, which reduces transparency. While fine for occasional use, those watching their sugar intake should be mindful.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 32 g per 100 g.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains real tomato paste and red chili puree
Uses iodized salt, providing essential iodine
Watch out for
High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet
Unspecified additives (starch) reduce transparency
Highly processed food (NOVA Group 4)
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This lack of transparency prevents a full assessment of potential sensitivities or specific health concerns related to these additives.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The label states '1%' next to the energy value, but it does not specify what this percentage refers to (e.g., % of daily recommended intake), making it unverifiable.
The product name and prominent branding indicate it is a hot and sweet sauce.
The product is explicitly labeled as Tomato Chilli Sauce, and the ingredients list tomato paste and red chilli puree.
The ingredients list tomato paste and red chilli puree, indicating a blend of these components.
The nutrition information states 135 kcal per 100g, which calculates to 12.15 kcal per 9g serving, supporting the claim of 12 Kcal per 1 Tbsp (9g).
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Water
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Sugar
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Tomato paste 11.9%
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Red chilli puree 6.6%
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Iodized salt
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Acidity regulatorAcetic acid (INS 260)Acidity regulator (260)
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Starch
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Mixed Spices
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Garlic powder
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ThickenerXanthan gum (INS 415)Thickener (415)
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Onion powder
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PreservativeSodium benzoate (INS 211)Preservative (211)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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| Energy | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 33.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g |
| Added Sugars | 32 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 807.7 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label. This is a condiment — used by the pinch or the spoonful, not eaten by the plate — so a red row here means the product is dense in that nutrient, not that a serving of it is. The score judges its nutrition on what a 15 g serving actually delivers.
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What are the ingredients in MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies?
The label of MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sugar, Tomato Paste, Red chilli puree, Iodized Salt, Acidity Regulator, Starch, Mixed Spices, Garlic powder, Thickener, Onion powder, Preservative. Flagged by the analysis: Preservative.
Is MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies safe to eat?
MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This sauce contains a high amount of added sugar, which is a concern for daily intake. It also includes several additives like an acidity regulator, starch, thickener, and preservative, which reduces transparency. While fine for occasional use, those watching their sugar intake should be mindful.
Why does MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Unspecified additives (starch) reduce transparency. Highly processed food (NOVA Group 4).
Who should avoid MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring sugar intake; Those with sensitivities to unspecified additives.
Is MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies high in sugar?
Yes — 33.3 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 32 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies high in salt?
Yes — 808 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.02 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "1% Energy per 1 Tbsp (9g)" — can't be verified from the label.
Is MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies vegetarian?
MAGGI Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce, Perfect Blend of Tomatoes & Chillies is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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