Tesco

Reduced Salt Soy Sauce

Barcode 5057008763142

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Yes — Reduced Salt Soy Sauce is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday use due to several industrial additives.

This soy sauce is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives identified as UPF ingredients: plain caramel colour, yeast extract powder, lactic acid used as an acidity regulator, and potassium sorbate as a preservative. These additives indicate an industrial formulation beyond basic soy sauce ingredients.

Ingredients

4 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

salt

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

soya extract (4.5%) [water
OK

soybean

A legume native to East Asia; edible seeds used for oil, tofu, soy products, and animal feed.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
UPF

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.

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Common questions about Reduced Salt Soy Sauce

Is Reduced Salt Soy Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Reduced Salt Soy Sauce by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This soy sauce is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives identified as UPF ingredients: plain caramel colour, yeast extract powder, lactic acid used as an acidity regulator, and potassium sorbate as a preservative. These additives indicate an industrial formulation beyond basic soy sauce ingredients.

Which ingredients in Reduced Salt Soy Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Reduced Salt Soy Sauce as ultra-processed markers: plain caramel color, yeast extract powder, lactic acid, potassium sorbate. 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.