LEE KUM KEE

LKK's PREMIUM DARK SOY SAUCE

Barcode 078895126389

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Yes — LKK's PREMIUM DARK SOY SAUCE is ultra-processed.

The product contains the additive "colour (plain caramel)", which is an industrially produced colouring agent. According to the given rules, this pre-identified UPF ingredient makes the whole product ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients (water, salt, sugar, defatted soybeans, wheat) are basic or minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

salt

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

sugar

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

defatted soybeans 10%
OK

wheat. net 500 ml

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Common questions about LKK's PREMIUM DARK SOY SAUCE

Is LKK's PREMIUM DARK SOY SAUCE ultra-processed?

Yes — LKK's PREMIUM DARK SOY SAUCE by LEE KUM KEE is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the additive "colour (plain caramel)", which is an industrially produced colouring agent. According to the given rules, this pre-identified UPF ingredient makes the whole product ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients (water, salt, sugar, defatted soybeans, wheat) are basic or minimally processed foods.

Which ingredients in LKK's PREMIUM DARK SOY SAUCE are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in LKK's PREMIUM DARK SOY SAUCE as an ultra-processed marker: plain caramel color. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to LKK's PREMIUM 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.