Taste Of Asia

Hoisin Sauce

Barcode 4056489240259

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Hoisin Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several ultra-processed components, notably glucose-fructose syrup and modified maize starch, which are industrially produced ingredients used for sweetness and texture modification. It also includes other additives such as an acidity regulator (acetic acid beyond basic culinary vinegar use), spirit vinegar (a distilled, highly processed vinegar), colour: plain caramel (a processed colouring agent), and additional acidity regulator: citric acid, all of which indicate industrial formulation typical of UPFs.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

sugar

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

5% light soy sauce (soya extract [water, soya beans)
OK

salt

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

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin, niacin)]
OK

acetic acid

Acidity regulator and acidulant used in foods; a basic chemical ingredient.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

2% soy beans (soya beans)
OK

1.8% garlic purée
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

tomato paste

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

chinese five spices (star anise, cinnamon, fennel seed, black pepper, cloves)
OK

concentrated plum juice

Juice obtained by removing water to create a concentrated form, used as a flavoring or sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

colour: plain caramel; acidity regulator: citric acid. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain nuts and peanuts

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Common questions about Hoisin Sauce

Is Hoisin Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Hoisin Sauce by Taste Of Asia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several ultra-processed components, notably glucose-fructose syrup and modified maize starch, which are industrially produced ingredients used for sweetness and texture modification. It also includes other additives such as an acidity regulator (acetic acid beyond basic culinary vinegar use), spirit vinegar (a distilled, highly processed vinegar), colour: plain caramel (a processed colouring agent), and additional acidity regulator: citric acid, all of which indicate industrial formulation typical of UPFs.

Which ingredients in Hoisin Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hoisin Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize 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.