Sainsburys

Miso paste

Barcode 01840551

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

No — Miso paste is not ultra-processed.

Contains water, fermented yellow beans (soya extract, water, salt, wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification), yellow bean sauce (soya extract with sugar, salt, concentrated lemon juice), and cornflour. These are basic and traditionally processed ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Fortified wheat flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF under the given criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

fermented yellow beans (soya extract (_soya_ bean, water, salt, _wheat_ flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), salt))
OK

yellow bean sauce (_soya_ extract (soya bean, water, salt, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, salt), concentrated lemon juice)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.

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Common questions about Miso paste

Is Miso paste ultra-processed?

No — Miso paste by Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains water, fermented yellow beans (soya extract, water, salt, wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification), yellow bean sauce (soya extract with sugar, salt, concentrated lemon juice), and cornflour. These are basic and traditionally processed ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Fortified wheat flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF under the given criteria.

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.