Blue Dragon

Blue dragon Soy Sauce imp

Barcode 5010338404680

Scanned 32 times by Nomi users

Yes — Blue dragon Soy Sauce imp is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives beyond basic culinary ingredients, including: ammonia caramel (a color additive produced industrially), acidity regulator (lactic acid used as an isolated additive), and preservative (potassium sorbate). The presence of these extracted/isolated additives places it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

salt

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

soy sauce extract 9% (water)
OK

defatted soya bean 3%
OK

roasted wheat colour (ammonia caramel) acidity regulator (lactic acid)
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.

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Common questions about Blue dragon Soy Sauce imp

Is Blue dragon Soy Sauce imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Blue dragon Soy Sauce imp 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 industrial additives beyond basic culinary ingredients, including: ammonia caramel (a color additive produced industrially), acidity regulator (lactic acid used as an isolated additive), and preservative (potassium sorbate). The presence of these extracted/isolated additives places it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Blue dragon Soy Sauce imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Blue dragon Soy Sauce imp as an ultra-processed marker: potassium sorbate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Blue dragon Soy Sauce imp?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Soy sauce by Kikkoman, Kikkoman Sales Usa Inc.. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.