Lee Kum Kee

Teriyaki Sauce

Barcode 078895139785

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No — Teriyaki Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The sauce contains sugar, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, corn starch), water, rice vinegar (water, rice, salt), tomato paste, corn starch, ginger, onions, and garlic powder. All ingredients are basic culinary items without industrial additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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sugar

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

A salty liquid seasoning made from fermented soybeans, wheat, salt, and water; used as a condiment and flavoring in many Asian cuisines. The parentheses list typical ingredients in a common bottled soy sauce product.
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water

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

Vinegar produced by fermenting rice; a common acidic seasoning in Asian cooking. The ingredients listed are water, rice, and salt.
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tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
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corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
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ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
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onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
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garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Teriyaki Sauce

Is Teriyaki Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Teriyaki Sauce by Lee Kum Kee is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce contains sugar, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, corn starch), water, rice vinegar (water, rice, salt), tomato paste, corn starch, ginger, onions, and garlic powder. All ingredients are basic culinary items without industrial additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA-based 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.