Soy Ginger Sauce

Barcode 4088600578521

Yes — Soy Ginger Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and extracts: glucose-fructose syrup (refined sugar syrup), yeast extract (flavor enhancer), xanthan gum (industrial thickener), sodium benzoate (preservative), and palm granule (from refined palm oil). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

japanese soy sauce

A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans (and often wheat), water and salt; used to flavor many dishes.
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

rice vinegar

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

malted rice

Rice that has been soaked and germinated to release enzymes, used as a fermentable ingredient or sweetener in some traditional preparations.
OK

soybean paste

A fermented paste made from ground soybeans, often containing salt and sometimes grains; used as a seasoning in East Asian cuisines (e.g., miso or doenjang).
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

onion powder

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

garlic powder

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

palm granule

Palm granule is a granulated form associated with palm-derived oils or products, used as an ingredient in some processed foods.
UPF

xanthan gum

A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing food additive produced by bacterial fermentation; widely used in sauces, dressings, and gluten-free products.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

sodium benzoate

A preservative (benzoate salt) used to inhibit the growth of spoilage organisms and extend shelf life in foods.

Common questions about Soy Ginger Sauce

Is Soy Ginger Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Soy Ginger Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives and extracts: glucose-fructose syrup (refined sugar syrup), yeast extract (flavor enhancer), xanthan gum (industrial thickener), sodium benzoate (preservative), and palm granule (from refined palm oil). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Soy Ginger Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Soy Ginger Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, yeast extract, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate. 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.