Lee Kum Kee

Lee Kum Kee Premium Light Soy Sauce

Barcode 0078895153453

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No — Lee Kum Kee Premium Light Soy Sauce is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are water, soybeans, salt, sugar, and wheat flour, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Fermented soy sauce with these basic ingredients is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

soybeans 17.5%
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.

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Common questions about Lee Kum Kee Premium Light Soy Sauce

Is Lee Kum Kee Premium Light Soy Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Lee Kum Kee Premium Light Soy Sauce by Lee Kum Kee is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are water, soybeans, salt, sugar, and wheat flour, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Fermented soy sauce with these basic ingredients is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.