Blue Dragon

Rich Hoisin Sauce

Barcode 5010338104023

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Yes — Rich Hoisin Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and colour (plain caramel) used as a colouring agent. These ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed foods category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

water

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

soybean paste (22%) [water
OK

ground fermented soybeans (6%)
OK

salt

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

wheat flour]
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

ground sesame seeds
UPF

modified maize starch

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

acetic acid

Acetic acid used as acidity regulator or acidulant in foods; a simple, standalone chemical often used in small amounts to adjust pH and flavor.
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

spices

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

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Common questions about Rich Hoisin Sauce

Is Rich Hoisin Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Rich Hoisin Sauce by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), and colour (plain caramel) used as a colouring agent. These ingredients place it in the NOVA ultra-processed foods category.

Which ingredients in Rich Hoisin Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Rich Hoisin Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch, 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.