HP Sauce (The Original) — ENGINEERED

Name: HP Sauce (The Original)
Brand: HP

Munch or Dump rates HP Sauce (The Original) by HP ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

A tomato-and-vinegar base loaded with three-plus refined sweeteners and modified starch. The 'no artificial' badge is real, but this is still an ultra-processed condiment built for craving.

Why this verdict

Four distinct sweeteners: glucose-fructose syrup, molasses, sugar and dates
Glucose-fructose syrup is a refined liquid sugar high on the list
Modified cornflour is an industrial thickener, not real food
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) despite the 'no artificial' label
About 3.5g sugar per 15g serving means roughly a quarter of it is sugar

Ingredients (13)

Tomatoes (safe) — Whole real food, the bulk of the can.
Malt Vinegar (from Barley) (safe) — Fermented vinegar for tang; harmless but contains gluten.
molasses (moderate) — A second sweetener for color and flavor. Minor, but it stacks on top of the sugar.
glucose-fructose syrup (caution) — Industrial liquid sweetener (equivalent to HFCS); adds fast sugar and smooth texture.
Spirit Vinegar (safe) — Adds tang and helps preserve; negligible health impact.
Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
Dates (safe) — Whole dried fruit — the binder and sole sugar source, bringing fiber and potassium along with the sweetness.
Modified Cornflour (moderate) — Chemically or physically altered starch used to thicken; a marker of ultra-processing.
Rye Flour (safe) — Whole-grain rye adds fibre and a lower glycaemic load than white flour.
Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
Spices (safe) — Real seasoning — the flavor comes from spices, not additive flavor systems.
Flavourings (moderate) — Undisclosed added flavor compounds engineered to mimic BBQ ribs.
tamarind (safe) — Real fruit pulp giving the signature sweet-sour tang.