Sun Hee

Light Soy Sauce

Barcode 5020580557003

Yes — Light Soy Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify flavour, meeting the NOVA criteria for UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

soy sauce (58%) [soya beans
OK

water

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

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

sugar

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

natural flavouring. allergen advice:

Common questions about Light Soy Sauce

Is Light Soy Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Light Soy Sauce by Sun Hee is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify flavour, meeting the NOVA criteria for UPF.

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.