Black Bean Rāyu

White Maisu

Barcode 5392000155596

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No — White Maisu is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, traditional culinary ingredients.

White Maisu is not ultra-processed under NOVA. It contains culinary ingredients such as sunflower oil, black beans, sesame, spices, garlic, raw cane sugar, and sea salt. Tamari is a traditionally fermented soy sauce, and none of the listed ingredients is an industrial formulation or additive that would trigger a UPF classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

chinese black beans (13%) (soya)
OK

black sesame
OK

gochugaru
OK

chili flake
OK

tamari (soya)
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

sichuan pepper
OK

raw cane sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugar cane; a common sweetener used in cooking and baking.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

star anise

A dried fruit of Illicium verum, used whole or ground as a spice and flavoring.

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Common questions about White Maisu

Is White Maisu ultra-processed?

No — White Maisu by Black Bean Rāyu is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). White Maisu is not ultra-processed under NOVA. It contains culinary ingredients such as sunflower oil, black beans, sesame, spices, garlic, raw cane sugar, and sea salt. Tamari is a traditionally fermented soy sauce, and none of the listed ingredients is an industrial formulation or additive that would trigger a UPF classification.

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.