Lidl

Soy Garlic Cooking Sauce

Barcode 4056489709961

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Soy Garlic Cooking Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts including modified maize starch (a processed thickener), barley malt extract (processed flavor enhancer), yeast extract (flavor enhancer), and added color (plain caramel). The presence of modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF under the given rules.

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

7% black soya beans (black soya beans, salt)
OK

rice vinegar

A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

3% dark soy sauce (water, salt, sugar, barley malt extract, defatted soya beans, colour: plain caramel; yeast extract, spirit vinegar)
OK

roasted wheat
OK

2% garlic purée
OK

2% ginger purée
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

colour: plain caramel; yeast extract
OK

acidity regulator: lactic acid; salt. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain nuts and peanuts. storage instructions sove in a cool
OK

dry place. once opened
OK

eep reigerated and use within 2 days. coking instructions the following are guidelines only. some alances may vary. my: gently heat a little oil in a pan. your choice of meat and vegetables rahigh 20:42 t1 lidl nutrition d typical values per 100g energy fat carbohydrate 511kj 121kca 1.8

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Common questions about Soy Garlic Cooking Sauce

Is Soy Garlic Cooking Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Soy Garlic Cooking Sauce by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts including modified maize starch (a processed thickener), barley malt extract (processed flavor enhancer), yeast extract (flavor enhancer), and added color (plain caramel). The presence of modified maize starch, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, alone is sufficient to classify this product as UPF under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Soy Garlic Cooking Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Soy Garlic Cooking 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?

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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.