Kikkoman

Teriyaki marinade

Barcode 0021345623112

No — Teriyaki marinade is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary items (soy sauce, salt, wine, sugar, water, vinegar, spice extracts, onion and garlic powder) without industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or modified starches. These fall within minimally processed/processed foods, not ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat)
OK

salt

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

wine (contains sulphur dioxide)
OK

sugar

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

water

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Teriyaki marinade

Is Teriyaki marinade ultra-processed?

No — Teriyaki marinade by Kikkoman is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary items (soy sauce, salt, wine, sugar, water, vinegar, spice extracts, onion and garlic powder) without industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or modified starches. These fall within minimally processed/processed foods, not ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in Teriyaki marinade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Teriyaki marinade as an ultra-processed marker: spice extracts. 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.