Sainsbury's

Reduced Salt Dark Soy Sauce

Barcode 00159333

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Reduced Salt Dark Soy Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains ultra-processed additives and ingredients, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), colour (plain caramel), and preservative (potassium sorbate). These are industrially produced additives not typically used in home cooking and therefore place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

soy sauce 5% (water)
OK

soy bean (_soya_)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
UPF

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.

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Common questions about Reduced Salt Dark Soy Sauce

Is Reduced Salt Dark Soy Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced Salt Dark Soy Sauce by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains ultra-processed additives and ingredients, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), colour (plain caramel), and preservative (potassium sorbate). These are industrially produced additives not typically used in home cooking and therefore place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Reduced Salt Dark Soy Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Reduced Salt Dark Soy Sauce as ultra-processed markers: plain caramel color, lactic acid, yeast extract, potassium sorbate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.