Soy Ginger Sauce

Barcode 5063089709283

Yes — Soy Ginger Sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including unspecified preservative, flavourings, colour, and vegetable extract, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

soy sauce

Fermented liquid condiment made from soybeans, roasted wheat, water, and salt; used to add savory umami and saltiness.
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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

mirin

Japanese sweet rice wine used in cooking, made from glutinous rice, distilled alcohol, and sugar for a balanced sweetness and glaze.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

cornstarch

A fine, gluten-free starch derived from corn kernels, used as a thickener and binder in many foods.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

chilli puree

Pureed chili peppers; a basic ingredient and flavoring in cooking, not inherently processed.
OK

vegetable extract

Liquid extract obtained from vegetables, used for flavoring; can be a base for flavorings but may vary in processing.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Soy Ginger Sauce

Is Soy Ginger Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Soy Ginger Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including unspecified preservative, flavourings, colour, and vegetable extract, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Soy Ginger Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Soy Ginger Sauce as an ultra-processed marker: flavourings. 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.