Suma, Yakso

Tamari

Barcode 5017601032212

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

No — Tamari is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. All ingredients are either whole foods or basic culinary ingredients/additives (haricot beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, onion sunflower oil, maize starch, salt, black pepper, ascorbic acid). There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, flavourings, or other UPF markers. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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haricot beans

Small pale beans, commonly used in baked dishes and canned soups. Main ingredient in many stews.
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tomatoes

Fresh or ripe tomato fruit, commonly used as a base in sauces and salads.
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water

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

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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onion sunflower oil
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maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
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salt

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

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

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Common questions about Tamari

Is Tamari ultra-processed?

No — Tamari by Suma, Yakso is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. All ingredients are either whole foods or basic culinary ingredients/additives (haricot beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, onion sunflower oil, maize starch, salt, black pepper, ascorbic acid). There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, flavourings, or other UPF markers. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.