Wagamama

Firecracker Stir fry sauce

Barcode 5039303005684

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Firecracker Stir fry sauce is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday use.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup and modified maize starch, both industrially processed ingredients identified as UPF contributors. It also contains xanthan gum, an extracted and isolated stabiliser, and yeast extract powder, an industrially processed flavour-enhancing ingredient. These additives and industrial formulations are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The other ingredients, such as sugar, vinegar, spices, salt, and citric acid, do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sriracha chilli sauce (25%) (pickled chilli (red chilli (84%), salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid), sugar, water, modified maize starch, acidity regulator: acetic acid; stabiliser: xanthan gum)
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

dark soya sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt)
OK

rice vinegar

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

glucose-fructose syrup

A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
UPF

modified maize starch

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

red thai chilli paste (1.5%) (red chilli, salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid)
OK

porcini mushroom
OK

yeast extract powder (yeast extract (from barley))
OK

salt

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

crushed chilli (1%)
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Firecracker Stir fry sauce

Is Firecracker Stir fry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Firecracker Stir fry sauce by Wagamama is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains glucose-fructose syrup and modified maize starch, both industrially processed ingredients identified as UPF contributors. It also contains xanthan gum, an extracted and isolated stabiliser, and yeast extract powder, an industrially processed flavour-enhancing ingredient. These additives and industrial formulations are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The other ingredients, such as sugar, vinegar, spices, salt, and citric acid, do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Firecracker Stir fry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Firecracker Stir fry sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch. 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.