Wagamama

Teriyaki stir fry sauce

Barcode 5039303005691

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Yes — Teriyaki stir fry sauce is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is an ultra-processed sauce because it contains barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. It also contains modified maize starch, an industrially modified thickener. These ingredients classify the product as UPF under the NOVA system. The sugars, vinegar, spices, garlic, ginger, salt, and fortified flour are not the reasons for the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

dark soy sauce (22%)
OK

(water, soyabeans 17%, wheat, salt)
OK

demerara sugar

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

water

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

dark soy sauce (15%) (soy extract, water, soybeans, salt, fortified wheat flour (wheat, calcium carbonate, iron, thiamine, niacin)) water
OK

sugar

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

cane molasses

A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

acidity regulator: acetic acid modified maize starch
OK

thai garlic paste (3%) ( garlic, sugar, salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid)
OK

ginger puree (3%)
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.
OK

ground cinnamon

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.

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Common questions about Teriyaki stir fry sauce

Is Teriyaki stir fry sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Teriyaki stir fry sauce by Wagamama is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is an ultra-processed sauce because it contains barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. It also contains modified maize starch, an industrially modified thickener. These ingredients classify the product as UPF under the NOVA system. The sugars, vinegar, spices, garlic, ginger, salt, and fortified flour are not the reasons for the classification.

Which ingredients in Teriyaki stir fry sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Teriyaki stir fry sauce as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Teriyaki stir fry sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Teriyaki Sauce by Lee Kum Kee, Teriyaki Sauce by M&S Food. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.