Itsu

Crispy Seaweed Thins Sweet Soy And Sea Salt

Barcode 5060960661296

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Yes — Crispy Seaweed Thins Sweet Soy And Sea Salt is ultra-processed.

The product contains maltodextrin, which is an industrially processed isolated carbohydrate used as a bulking agent and sweetener, making it ultra-processed according to NOVA. It also contains soy sauce powder and corn starch within a composite seasoning mix, further indicating industrial processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

seaweed (laver)

A marine algae commonly used as a food ingredient in Asian cuisine; nutrient-rich, with minerals like iodine and trace vitamins. In this form, 65% of the product is laver seaweed.
OK

corn oil

A basic vegetable oil pressed from corn kernels used for frying or cooking; a common culinary ingredient.
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

sweet soy seasoning (sugar, salt, corn starch, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce powder (soya beans, maltodextrin, salt]), sea salt.)

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Common questions about Crispy Seaweed Thins Sweet Soy And Sea Salt

Is Crispy Seaweed Thins Sweet Soy And Sea Salt ultra-processed?

Yes — Crispy Seaweed Thins Sweet Soy And Sea Salt by Itsu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains maltodextrin, which is an industrially processed isolated carbohydrate used as a bulking agent and sweetener, making it ultra-processed according to NOVA. It also contains soy sauce powder and corn starch within a composite seasoning mix, further indicating industrial processing.

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.