Sainsbury's,by sainsbury's

Dark soy sauce

Barcode 01758726

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Yes — Dark soy sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids: "colour: plain caramel" (industrial colorant), "acidity regulator: lactic acid" (regulator), and "preservative: potassium sorbate" (synthetic preservative).

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

soya sauce (10%) (water, soya beans, wheat , salt)
OK

salt

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

caramel color

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

lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
OK

preservative: potassium sorbate

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Common questions about Dark soy sauce

Is Dark soy sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark soy sauce by Sainsbury's,by sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids: "colour: plain caramel" (industrial colorant), "acidity regulator: lactic acid" (regulator), and "preservative: potassium sorbate" (synthetic preservative).

Which ingredients in Dark soy sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Dark soy sauce as an ultra-processed marker: caramel color. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Dark soy sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Soy sauce by Kikkoman, Kikkoman Sales Usa Inc.. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.