Yutaka

mirin

Barcode 5014276512018

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — mirin is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed glucose syrup, which is an extracted refined sugar, making the product UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

water

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

fermented rice alcohol (2%) [water
OK

rice

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

alcohol

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

salt

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

enzyme: rice malt]
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

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

cane molasses. storage: store in a cool
OK

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Common questions about mirin

Is mirin ultra-processed?

Yes — mirin by Yutaka is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrially processed glucose syrup, which is an extracted refined sugar, making the product UPF under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in mirin are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in mirin as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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.