Blue Dragon

Hoisin &garlic stir fry sauce

Barcode 5010338200107

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Hoisin &garlic stir fry sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup) and modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener). It also contains yeast extract paste (a flavor enhancer) and colour plain caramel (an industrial colorant). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives makes the overall product UPF, even though it also contains non-UPF ingredients like water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and spices.

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.
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

soybean paste (6.5%) [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

white rice vinegar
OK

light soy sauce (4.5%) [water
OK

salt

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

roasted wheat
OK

alcohol]
OK

spring onion (4.5%.)
UPF

modified maize starch

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

concentrated tomato paste

Concentrated, cooked tomato product used to impart tomato flavor and color; typically a basic vegetable product.
OK

garlic purée (1.5%)
OK

ging purée
OK

toasted sesame oil (1%)
OK

colour plain caramel
OK

spices (0.6%)
OK

yeast extract paste

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Common questions about Hoisin &garlic stir fry sauce

Is Hoisin &garlic stir fry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Hoisin &garlic stir fry sauce by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup) and modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener). It also contains yeast extract paste (a flavor enhancer) and colour plain caramel (an industrial colorant). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives makes the overall product UPF, even though it also contains non-UPF ingredients like water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and spices.

Which ingredients in Hoisin &garlic stir fry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hoisin &garlic stir fry sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch. 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.