Asia specialities

Teryaki sauce

Barcode 4088600437163

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Teryaki sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as glucose sugar (an industrial refined sugar), modified maize starch (a modified starch used as a thickener), caramel colour, acetic acid (acidity regulator), stabiliser xanthan gum, and unspecified flavourings. These additives and processed ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

kikkoman soy sauce (25%) (water, soya beans, wheat, salt)
OK

glucose sugar modified maize starch
UPF

caramel color

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

acidity regulators: acetic acid c stabiliser kanthan gum detary advice suitable for vegetarians
OK

no artificial colours
OK

flavourings or presentes advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold
OK

may also contain muts peaton nutrition this bottle contains approx typical values per 100g: energy 816kj/

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Common questions about Teryaki sauce

Is Teryaki sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Teryaki sauce by Asia specialities is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and processed ingredients such as glucose sugar (an industrial refined sugar), modified maize starch (a modified starch used as a thickener), caramel colour, acetic acid (acidity regulator), stabiliser xanthan gum, and unspecified flavourings. These additives and processed ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Teryaki sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Teryaki sauce as an ultra-processed marker: caramel color. 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.