Lee Kum Kee

Premium Donkere Sojasaus

Barcode 078895147070

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Yes — Premium Donkere Sojasaus is ultra-processed.

The sauce contains the additive colour (plain caramel), which is an industrially produced colouring agent. The presence of this additive is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (water, salt, sugar, defatted soybeans, wheat) are basic culinary ingredients and do not change the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

watet
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

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.

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Common questions about Premium Donkere Sojasaus

Is Premium Donkere Sojasaus ultra-processed?

Yes — Premium Donkere Sojasaus by Lee Kum Kee is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sauce contains the additive colour (plain caramel), which is an industrially produced colouring agent. The presence of this additive is enough to classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients (water, salt, sugar, defatted soybeans, wheat) are basic culinary ingredients and do not change the classification.

Which ingredients in Premium Donkere Sojasaus are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Premium Donkere Sojasaus as an ultra-processed marker: 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.