Amoy

Reduced Salt Soy Sauce

Barcode 5000111044240

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Yes — Reduced Salt Soy Sauce is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed additives, including flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate E631 and disodium guanylate E627), preservative (potassium sorbate), colour (plain caramel), and acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid). Flavour enhancers, preservatives, and colourings are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

soy sauce extract (water, soybean, salt, wheat flour)
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

colour - plain caramel
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

acidity regulators ? citric acid
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

preservative - potassium sorbate
OK

flavour enhancers - e631 and e627

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Common questions about Reduced Salt Soy Sauce

Is Reduced Salt Soy Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced Salt Soy Sauce by Amoy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed additives, including flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate E631 and disodium guanylate E627), preservative (potassium sorbate), colour (plain caramel), and acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid). Flavour enhancers, preservatives, and colourings are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

What are healthier alternatives to Reduced Salt Soy Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Soy sauce by Kikkoman, Kikkoman Sales Usa Inc.. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.