Lee Kum Kee

Sweet Hoisin Sauce

Barcode 078895140927

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sweet Hoisin Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives and ingredients according to NOVA, including modified corn starch (modifizierte Maisstärke), color E150c (ammonia caramel), and the preservative potassium sorbate (Kaliumsorbat). These are industrial formulations and additives used to modify texture, stability, color, and shelf-life, so the sauce is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

water

A basic liquid essential for hydration and culinary uses; pure or mineral water commonly used in cooking and beverages.
OK

sojabohnen
OK

salt

Common basic food ingredient consisting of sodium chloride used for seasoning and preservation.
OK

süßkartofie
OK

modifizierte maisstärke
OK

sesamsamen
OK

knoblauch
OK

farbstofe e150c
OK

wheat flour

A basic ground flour milled from wheat, commonly used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

chilipepers
OK

spices

A broad category of flavorful plant-derived substances used to season or flavor foods.
OK

säuerungsmitel (milchsäure)
OK

konservierungsstoff (kaliumsorbat)

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Common questions about Sweet Hoisin Sauce

Is Sweet Hoisin Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Hoisin Sauce by Lee Kum Kee is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives and ingredients according to NOVA, including modified corn starch (modifizierte Maisstärke), color E150c (ammonia caramel), and the preservative potassium sorbate (Kaliumsorbat). These are industrial formulations and additives used to modify texture, stability, color, and shelf-life, so the sauce is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.