Lee Kum Kee, Lee Kum Kee / Amazon

Lee kum kee, teriyaki sauce

Barcode 0078895120509

Yes — Lee kum kee, teriyaki sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Specifically: corn syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), malt syrup from corn and barley (industrially processed extract), maltodextrin (pre-identified UPF ingredient), sodium phosphate (emulsifying/stabilizing salt), sodium alginate (gelling/stabilizing agent), sorbic acid (preservative), and natural and artificial flavor (industrial flavorings). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pretzel sticks:enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate { vitamin bl} riboflavin {vitamin b2}, folic asid)
OK

canola and/or corn oil
OK

salt corn syrup
OK

malt syrup (from corn and barley)
OK

cheese dip:whey
OK

whey protein concentrate
OK

cheddar cheese ( milk cheese cultures, salt ,enzymes)
OK

canola oil
OK

water

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

milk protein concentrate
OK

sodium phosphate
OK

salt

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

sodium alginate
OK

sorbic acid ( preservative)
OK

natural and artificial flavor
OK

apocarotenal ( color)
OK

annatto extract(color)

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Common questions about Lee kum kee, teriyaki sauce

Is Lee kum kee, teriyaki sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Lee kum kee, teriyaki sauce by Lee Kum Kee, Lee Kum Kee / Amazon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Specifically: corn syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), malt syrup from corn and barley (industrially processed extract), maltodextrin (pre-identified UPF ingredient), sodium phosphate (emulsifying/stabilizing salt), sodium alginate (gelling/stabilizing agent), sorbic acid (preservative), and natural and artificial flavor (industrial flavorings). The presence of any of these ingredients is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Lee kum kee, teriyaki sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Lee kum kee, teriyaki sauce as an ultra-processed marker: maltodextrin. 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.