Asia Specialities

Chow Mein stir fry sauce

Barcode 4088600302560

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chow Mein stir fry sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce contains several ultra-processed components, including barley malt extract, colour: plain caramel, yeast extract, modified maize starch, and acidity regulators such as acetic acid. Barley malt extract and yeast extract are industrial flavour enhancers, plain caramel is an industrial colour, and modified starch is a highly processed thickener. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water sugar
OK

dark soy sauce (6%) (water, salt, sugar, barkley malt extract, defatted soya bean rakes, colour: plain caramel, yeast extract, spirit vinegar, wheat )
OK

spring onion (4,5%)
OK

ginger purée (4,5%)
OK

modified mace starch
OK

garlic purée (3,5%)
OK

onion purée (3,5%)
OK

red chilli paste (1%) (red chil pepper, salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid)
UPF

caramel color

Food additive used to impart color; typically an extracted or synthesized coloring agent.
OK

sesame oil
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

allengy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

may also contain peanuts and nuts
OK

dietary advice:suitable for vegetarians
OK

no artificial flavourings or preservations

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Common questions about Chow Mein stir fry sauce

Is Chow Mein stir fry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Chow Mein stir fry sauce by Asia Specialities is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce contains several ultra-processed components, including barley malt extract, colour: plain caramel, yeast extract, modified maize starch, and acidity regulators such as acetic acid. Barley malt extract and yeast extract are industrial flavour enhancers, plain caramel is an industrial colour, and modified starch is a highly processed thickener. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Chow Mein stir fry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chow Mein stir fry sauce as ultra-processed markers: caramel color, yeast extract. 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.