Blue Dragon

BLUE DRAG SWEET TERIYAKI vegan -sance 22 mild

Barcode 5010338104047

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Yes — BLUE DRAG SWEET TERIYAKI vegan -sance 22 mild is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch, colour (ammonia caramel), and the preservative sodium benzoate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

soy sauce extract (25%) [water
OK

soybeans

Dried seeds of the soybean, used to make soy products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
OK

wheat flour

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

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

water

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

modified maize starch

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

salt

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

caramel color (ammonia-treated)

Food colorant produced by caramelisation of sugars with ammonia (ammonia caramel), used to impart brown color in foods.
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.
OK

preservative (sodium benzoate). allergy advice:

Common questions about BLUE DRAG SWEET TERIYAKI vegan -sance 22 mild

Is BLUE DRAG SWEET TERIYAKI vegan -sance 22 mild ultra-processed?

Yes — BLUE DRAG SWEET TERIYAKI vegan -sance 22 mild by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch, colour (ammonia caramel), and the preservative sodium benzoate, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in BLUE DRAG SWEET TERIYAKI vegan -sance 22 mild are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in BLUE DRAG SWEET TERIYAKI vegan -sance 22 mild as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, caramel color (ammonia-treated). 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.