Lee Kum Kee

Panda Brand Oyster Flavoured Sauce

Barcode 078895300024

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Yes — Panda Brand Oyster Flavoured Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial additives and formulations characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, including modified corn starch (a chemically/physically altered starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate, an industrial flavor enhancer), and colour E150a (caramel color, an industrial coloring additive). Sugar here is a basic ingredient and not UPF by itself, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

oyster extract 11% [oysters (molluscs) 90%
OK

salt

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

modified corn starch

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

flavour enhancer e621
OK

wheat flour

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

colour e150a

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Common questions about Panda Brand Oyster Flavoured Sauce

Is Panda Brand Oyster Flavoured Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Panda Brand Oyster Flavoured Sauce by Lee Kum Kee is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrial additives and formulations characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, including modified corn starch (a chemically/physically altered starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate, an industrial flavor enhancer), and colour E150a (caramel color, an industrial coloring additive). Sugar here is a basic ingredient and not UPF by itself, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Panda Brand Oyster Flavoured Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Panda Brand Oyster Flavoured Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: modified corn starch. 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.