Sainsburys, Sainsbury’s

Teriyaki Sauce

Barcode 00213967

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Teriyaki Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains fructose syrup (an industrially extracted and refined sugar) and added colour: plain caramel, which are NOVA group 4 indicators.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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 (15%) (water, soy bean (soya), salt, wheat flour)
OK

fructose syrup
OK

corn starch

Powdered starch derived from corn, widely used as a thickener and binding agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sugar cane vinegar
UPF

caramel color

Food additive used to impart color; typically an extracted or synthesized coloring agent.

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Common questions about Teriyaki Sauce

Is Teriyaki Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Teriyaki Sauce by Sainsburys, Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains fructose syrup (an industrially extracted and refined sugar) and added colour: plain caramel, which are NOVA group 4 indicators.

Which ingredients in Teriyaki Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Teriyaki Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: caramel color. 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.