Lee Kum Kee

Asia - Chilli Bean Sauce Hot (Toban Djan)

Barcode 0078895731033

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Asia - Chilli Bean Sauce Hot (Toban Djan) is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and flavor enhancers, including modified corn starch (modifizierte maisstärke), acidity regulator E270 (lactic acid), and flavor enhancers E631 and E627. These extracted and synthesized additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

gesalzene chilischoten 48 %
OK

water

A basic liquid essential for hydration and culinary uses; pure or mineral water commonly used in cooking and beverages.
OK

fermentierte _soja_bohnenpaste (wasser, salz, sojabohnen, _weizen_mehl)
OK

fermentierte saubohnenpaste 9 % (ackerbohne, wasser, salz, weizenmehl)
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

modifizierte maisstärke
OK

getrockneter knoblauch 1%
OK

chilipulver
OK

sojabohnenöl
OK

säuerungsmittel e270
OK

geschmacksverstärker (e631)
OK

e627

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Common questions about Asia - Chilli Bean Sauce Hot (Toban Djan)

Is Asia - Chilli Bean Sauce Hot (Toban Djan) ultra-processed?

Yes — Asia - Chilli Bean Sauce Hot (Toban Djan) by Lee Kum Kee is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and flavor enhancers, including modified corn starch (modifizierte maisstärke), acidity regulator E270 (lactic acid), and flavor enhancers E631 and E627. These extracted and synthesized additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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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