Wagamama

Pad thai sauce

Barcode 5039303005677

Scanned 25 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pad thai sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive. According to the specified rules, any product containing modified maize starch must be considered UPF. Other ingredients are mostly culinary ingredients or simple additives, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

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.
OK

light soy sauce (10%)
OK

(soya extract (water, soybeans, salt, fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacín, thiamin)), sugar, salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid)
OK

dark soy sauce (10%) (water, soybeans, wheat, salt)
OK

tamarind m concentrate (10%)
OK

rice vinegar

A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
OK

malt vinegar

A vinegar produced from malted barley, commonly used as a condiment and in pickling. It has a tangy, malty flavor.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about Pad thai sauce

Is Pad thai sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Pad thai sauce by Wagamama is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed additive. According to the specified rules, any product containing modified maize starch must be considered UPF. Other ingredients are mostly culinary ingredients or simple additives, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Pad thai sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pad thai sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, paprika extract. 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?

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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.