Lee Kum Kee

Premium Oyster Sauce

Barcode 078895100013

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Yes — Premium Oyster Sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and includes several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Specifically, modified corn starch and colour (plain caramel) are pre-identified UPF ingredients. In addition, the product contains flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate) and yeast extract, which are industrially processed additives used to boost flavour. These ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

oyster extract 40% [oysters (molluscs) 90%
OK

water

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

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

modified corn starch

A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
OK

wheat flour

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

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
OK

yeast extract (yeast extract)
OK

flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate)

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Common questions about Premium Oyster Sauce

Is Premium Oyster Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Premium Oyster Sauce by Lee Kum Kee is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and includes several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Specifically, modified corn starch and colour (plain caramel) are pre-identified UPF ingredients. In addition, the product contains flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate) and yeast extract, which are industrially processed additives used to boost flavour. These ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Premium Oyster Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Premium Oyster Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified corn starch, plain caramel color. 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.