Yo Sushi

Sushi

Barcode 5035272934185

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sushi is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF. It contains pre-identified UPF cooked rice (water, rice, sugar, spirit vinegar, rice vinegar, salt, rapeseed oil, fructose-glucose syrup, cane molasses). Additional UPF indicators include fructose-glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), maltitol sweetener, acidity regulators (sodium acetate, acetic acid, malic acid), colour (plain caramel), and multiple other industrial additives, all of which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

cooked rice

Cooked rice with added ingredients including sugar, syrups and molasses for flavor and texture; a prepared grain product.
OK

inari fried tofu wraps (13%) (soya beans, water, sugar, rice bran oil, sweetener (maltitol), wheat, salt, acidity regulators (sodium acetate, acetic acid, malic acid), corn starch, colour (plain caramel))
OK

cucumber (6%)
OK

yellow pepper (3%)
OK

soy sauce sachet (water, soya beans, wheat, salt, alcohol)
OK

pickled carrot

Carrot that has been pickled in a solution of rice vinegar, sugar and salt, resulting in a tangy, preserved vegetable.
OK

pickled red cabbage

Cabbage that has been pickled in a solution of vinegar and seasonings (including sugar and salt).
OK

pickled ginger sachet (ginger, tapioca starch, water, sugar cane vinegar, salt, alcohol)
OK

wasabi sachet (horseradish, wasabi, tapioca starch, salt, mustard oil, acidity regulator (citric acid), antioxidant (ascorbic acid))
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

seaweed

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

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

arugula (rocket)

Leafy green, peppery-tasting salad green often used raw in salads or as a garnish.
OK

white sesame seeds

Tiny edible seeds rich in oil and flavor, used in cooking and as a topping or ingredient.
OK

black sesame seeds

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Common questions about Sushi

Is Sushi ultra-processed?

Yes — Sushi by Yo Sushi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF. It contains pre-identified UPF cooked rice (water, rice, sugar, spirit vinegar, rice vinegar, salt, rapeseed oil, fructose-glucose syrup, cane molasses). Additional UPF indicators include fructose-glucose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), maltitol sweetener, acidity regulators (sodium acetate, acetic acid, malic acid), colour (plain caramel), and multiple other industrial additives, all of which fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Which ingredients in Sushi are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sushi as an ultra-processed marker: cooked rice. 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.