Sweet Soy Stir-Fry Sauce

Barcode 5032457712071

Yes — Sweet Soy Stir-Fry Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains industrial ingredients and additives classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA, including glucose syrup and modified cornflour, which are refined, industrially produced components not used in home cooking. These are clear markers of an ultra-processed food product.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

soy sauce

A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. Usually used as a seasoning or dipping sauce.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
OK

salt

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

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Sweet Soy Stir-Fry Sauce

Is Sweet Soy Stir-Fry Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Soy Stir-Fry Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains industrial ingredients and additives classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA, including glucose syrup and modified cornflour, which are refined, industrially produced components not used in home cooking. These are clear markers of an ultra-processed food product.

Which ingredients in Sweet Soy Stir-Fry Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sweet Soy Stir-Fry Sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, modified starch (corn). 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.