Miso Sauce

Barcode 4088600437187

Yes — Miso Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically glucose syrup and modified starch, which are industrially processed sugars and starches. It also includes other additives such as acetic acid and citric acid used as acid regulators. Therefore it should be classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

water

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

red miso paste (22%) (soybean, sugar, water, salt, wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, sodium gluconate)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

colour: plantain (carrot)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
OK

acid regulator: citric acid

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Common questions about Miso Sauce

Is Miso Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Miso Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, specifically glucose syrup and modified starch, which are industrially processed sugars and starches. It also includes other additives such as acetic acid and citric acid used as acid regulators. Therefore it should be classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Miso Sauce are ultra-processed?

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