Blue Dragon

satay stir fry sauce

Barcode 5010338101893

Scanned 20 times by Nomi users

Yes — satay stir fry sauce is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch, and acidity regulator (lactic acid), which are industrially processed ingredients or additives under the NOVA classification guidance. The glucose-fructose syrup is an industrially refined sugar, modified maize starch is a processed starch, and lactic acid is an extracted or synthesized acidity regulator. The other ingredients, such as sugar, rapeseed oil, peanuts, spices, and citric acid, do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

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

onion purée

A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
OK

light soy sauce (6%) [water
OK

salt

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

soybeans

Mature seeds of Glycine max, a legume used to produce many soy-based foods and products.
OK

roasted wheat
OK

alcond]
OK

roasted peanut paste (6%)
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

chopped roasted peanuts (3%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

thai red curry paste [garlic
OK

dried red chilli
OK

lemongrass

A tall, aromatic grass with citrusy notes used fresh or dried in soups, curries, and teas.
OK

shallot
OK

kaffir lime peel
OK

galangal
OK

spices

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

acidity regulator (citric acid)]
OK

curry powder [coriander
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

fenugreek
OK

chilli

Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
OK

ginger

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

fennel]
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

turmeric

Ground rhizome of Curcuma longa, a common curry spice with bright yellow color.
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain nuts. no artificial colours
OK

flavours or preservatives. suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Common questions about satay stir fry sauce

Is satay stir fry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — satay stir fry sauce by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch, and acidity regulator (lactic acid), which are industrially processed ingredients or additives under the NOVA classification guidance. The glucose-fructose syrup is an industrially refined sugar, modified maize starch is a processed starch, and lactic acid is an extracted or synthesized acidity regulator. The other ingredients, such as sugar, rapeseed oil, peanuts, spices, and citric acid, do not independently determine the classification.

Which ingredients in satay stir fry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in satay stir fry sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch, 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.