Teriyaki sauce

Barcode 4056489240266

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Teriyaki sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a thickener), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and caramel colour (plain caramel) as a color additive.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

glucose-fructose syrup 20% soy sauce (water, soya beans)
OK

wheat

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

salt

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

sugar

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

4.5% rice vinegar
OK

spirit vinegar

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

modified maize starch

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

0.3% garlic powder
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

yeast extract mix (yeast extract (contains barley), salt, rapeseed oil)
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
OK

peanuts and sesame

A combination of peanuts and sesame seeds; both are edible ingredients used for flavor and texture.

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Common questions about Teriyaki sauce

Is Teriyaki sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Teriyaki sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar syrup), modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient used as a thickener), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and caramel colour (plain caramel) as a color additive.

Which ingredients in Teriyaki sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Teriyaki sauce as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.