Morrisons

Soy Sauce (40% less salt)

Barcode 5010251953142

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Yes — Soy Sauce (40% less salt) is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an industrial color additive (plain caramel) and an acidity regulator (lactic acid). These extracted and processed additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed components.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

salt

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

soybean (5%)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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.
OK

acidity regulator (lactic acid). for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

allergy advice may also contain peanuts and sesame seed. see ingredients in bold. typical values per 100ml: energy 226kj/

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Common questions about Soy Sauce (40% less salt)

Is Soy Sauce (40% less salt) ultra-processed?

Yes — Soy Sauce (40% less salt) by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an industrial color additive (plain caramel) and an acidity regulator (lactic acid). These extracted and processed additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed components.

Which ingredients in Soy Sauce (40% less salt) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Soy Sauce (40% less salt) as an ultra-processed marker: plain 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.