Waitrose

Reduced Salt Light Soy Sauce

Barcode 5000169624432

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Yes — Reduced Salt Light Soy Sauce is ultra-processed.

Product contains ultra-processed additives: colour (plain caramel) and yeast extract powder, which make it UPF under NOVA, even though the base ingredients (water, soy sauce extract, sugar, salt, vinegar) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

soy sauce extract (23%) (water, soya beans, wheat flour, salt)
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

distilled cane vinegar
UPF

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Reduced Salt Light Soy Sauce

Is Reduced Salt Light Soy Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced Salt Light Soy Sauce by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains ultra-processed additives: colour (plain caramel) and yeast extract powder, which make it UPF under NOVA, even though the base ingredients (water, soy sauce extract, sugar, salt, vinegar) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Reduced Salt Light Soy Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Reduced Salt Light Soy Sauce as ultra-processed markers: plain caramel color, yeast extract powder. 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.