Meal Time
Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce
About Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce
Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce is made by Meal Time and sits in the Chilli Based Sauces category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906029450562. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 2.1 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 4 ingredients, starting with 415, 412, 260.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 6 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other chilli based sauces before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce
- Brand
- Meal Time
- Category
- Chilli Based Sauces
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906029450562
- TIRS rating
- 2.1 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 4
Ingredients (4)
415, 412, 260, 211
Compare with similar chilli based sauces
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce (this product) | 2.1 | 4 | 4 |
| Rajaji Chutney Red Chilli Garlic (Rajaji) | 3.7 | 3 | 1 |
| Yojak Kokani Thecha (Yojak) | 3.5 | 3 | 1 |
| Golden Dragon Green Chilly Sauce (Golden Dragon) | 3.3 | 4 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce healthy?
Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.1 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce ultra-processed?
Yes. Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce?
Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce lists 4 ingredients: 415, 412, 260, 211.
Does Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
Does Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce?
Among chilli based sauces rated by TruthIn, Rajaji Chutney Red Chilli Garlic (3.7), Yojak Kokani Thecha (3.5), Golden Dragon Green Chilly Sauce (3.3) score higher on TIRS than Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce (2.1).
Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce vs Rajaji Chutney Red Chilli Garlic: which is healthier?
Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce scores 2.1 on TIRS and Rajaji Chutney Red Chilli Garlic scores 3.7, so Rajaji Chutney Red Chilli Garlic rates higher. Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce lists 4 ingredients and Rajaji Chutney Red Chilli Garlic lists 1.
What is the barcode of Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce?
The barcode (GTIN) of Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce is 8906029450562.
What is in the TruthIn report for Meal Time Red Chilli Sauce?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.