Clearspot

Marinated tofu

Barcode 5034467000124

No — Marinated tofu is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are tofu made from soybeans and nigari, cider vinegar, spices, lemon peel, tamari (soy sauce), and sea salt. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic processing agents. All components are traditional culinary ingredients, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tofu* (97%) (water, _soya_ beans*, nigari)
OK

cider vinegar*
OK

china spice blend* (1%) (star anise*, fennel*, cinnamon*, garlic*, black pepper*, ginger*)
OK

lemon peel*
OK

tamari* (water, _soya_ beans*, salt)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Marinated tofu

Is Marinated tofu ultra-processed?

No — Marinated tofu by Clearspot is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are tofu made from soybeans and nigari, cider vinegar, spices, lemon peel, tamari (soy sauce), and sea salt. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other cosmetic processing agents. All components are traditional culinary ingredients, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under 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?

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.