Salmon Sushi

Barcode 5035272200662

Yes — Salmon Sushi is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as fructose-glucose syrup and glucose syrup, which are refined sugar syrups produced through industrial processing.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked rice (water, rice, sugar, spirit vinegar, rice vinegar, salt, fructose-glucose syrup)
OK

seaweed

Edible marine algae used as a food ingredient, often in sushi, soups, and salads; typically sold dried or hydrated.
OK

salmon
OK

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.
OK

pickled ginger
OK

wasabi
OK

egg (may contain egg, egg yolk)
OK

sugar

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

glucose syrup

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

white sesame
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

vegetable extract (celery)
OK

vinegar

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

sesame seed oil

Oil pressed from sesame seeds, used for cooking and flavor; common in Asian cuisines; can be refined or unrefined.

Common questions about Salmon Sushi

Is Salmon Sushi ultra-processed?

Yes — Salmon Sushi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as fructose-glucose syrup and glucose syrup, which are refined sugar syrups produced through industrial processing.

Which ingredients in Salmon Sushi are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Salmon Sushi as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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.