Blue Dragon

Sticky Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce

Barcode 5010338200077

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sticky Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce is ultra-processed.

This sauce contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Modified maize starch is an industrially modified starch used as a thickener and stabiliser. Glucose syrup is an industrially refined sugar syrup. Phosphoric acid is an acidity regulator used in many ultra-processed beverages and sauces. Plain caramel colour is an industrial colouring agent. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 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

japanese soy sauce (10%) [water
OK

defatted soya beans
OK

roasted wheat
OK

salt

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

alcohol]
UPF

modified maize starch

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

soybean paste [water
OK

soybeans

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

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

salt

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

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

mirin-style seasoning [glucose syrup
OK

rice extract [water
OK

alcohol

A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
OK

acidity regulator (citric acid)]
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

acidity regulator (phosphoric acid)
OK

cane molasses]
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Sticky Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce

Is Sticky Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sticky Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sauce contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives. Modified maize starch is an industrially modified starch used as a thickener and stabiliser. Glucose syrup is an industrially refined sugar syrup. Phosphoric acid is an acidity regulator used in many ultra-processed beverages and sauces. Plain caramel colour is an industrial colouring agent. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Sticky Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sticky Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce as ultra-processed markers: 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.