Trader Joe's

Gyoza Dipping Sauce

Barcode 00843997

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Gyoza Dipping Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum, which is an industrially produced thickener/stabilizer and thus a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of xanthan gum is sufficient to make the whole product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

soy sauce

A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. Usually used as a seasoning or dipping sauce.
OK

sugar

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

rice vinegar

A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
OK

cilantro
OK

toasted sesame oil

A flavor oil pressed from sesame seeds and toasted to develop rich nutty aroma; commonly used in Asian cuisine.
OK

ginger puree (ginger)
OK

garlic puree (garlic, water)
OK

arrowroot powder
OK

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
OK

dried chives
OK

crushed red peppers

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Common questions about Gyoza Dipping Sauce

Is Gyoza Dipping Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Gyoza Dipping Sauce by Trader Joe's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum, which is an industrially produced thickener/stabilizer and thus a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of xanthan gum is sufficient to make the whole product UPF.

Which ingredients in Gyoza Dipping Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Gyoza Dipping Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. 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.