Sweet Soy Sauce

Barcode 5055036900348

Yes — Sweet Soy Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes unspecified industrial preservatives (listed as 'permitted preservatives'), which are extracted or synthesized additives used to extend shelf life.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

kicap manis (sweet soy sauce)
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

soybeans

Dried seeds of the soybean, used to make soy products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

salt

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

permitted preservatives

Common questions about Sweet Soy Sauce

Is Sweet Soy Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Soy Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes unspecified industrial preservatives (listed as 'permitted preservatives'), which are extracted or synthesized additives used to extend shelf life.

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.