Soy Sauce Marinade

Barcode 5010337404360

Yes — Soy Sauce Marinade is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including acidity regulator (lactic acid) and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), which are markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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

soy sauce extract (9%) [water
OK

defatted soya bean (3%)
OK

roasted wheat
OK

colour (plain caramel)]
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

preservative (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate)

Common questions about Soy Sauce Marinade

Is Soy Sauce Marinade ultra-processed?

Yes — Soy Sauce Marinade is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including acidity regulator (lactic acid) and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), which are markers of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Soy Sauce Marinade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Soy Sauce Marinade as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. 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.