Yutaka

Mellow yellow miso soup paste

Barcode 5014276701023

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Yes — Mellow yellow miso soup paste is ultra-processed.

Product is UPF because it contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), xanthan gum (industrial thickener), and sugar syrup in kelp extract (refined industrial sugar).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

white miso paste 57% (water, _soybeans_, rice, salt)
OK

water

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

red miso paste 14% (water, _soybeans_, rice, salt)
OK

alcohol

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

wakame seaweed 2.2%
OK

kelp extract (kelp, sugar syrup)
OK

salt

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

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

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

_soy_ sauce (water, wheat (gluten), _soybeans_)
OK

bonito powder (_fish_)

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Common questions about Mellow yellow miso soup paste

Is Mellow yellow miso soup paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Mellow yellow miso soup paste by Yutaka is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product is UPF because it contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), xanthan gum (industrial thickener), and sugar syrup in kelp extract (refined industrial sugar).

Which ingredients in Mellow yellow miso soup paste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mellow yellow miso soup paste as ultra-processed markers: xanthan gum, yeast extract. 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.