Chow mein stir fry sauce

Barcode 5392000165762

No — Chow mein stir fry sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (water, rice wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce from water/soybeans/wheat, salt, onion, ginger puree, rapeseed oil, porcini mushroom powder, cornflour, chilli puree, black pepper). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin), emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing as defined by NOVA and the given rules. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

rice wine vinegar

A mild, fermented vinegar made from rice wine, used for pickling, dressings, and sauces.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
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soy sauce (14%) (water, soybeans, wheat)
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salt

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

ginger pure (%)
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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porcini mushroom powder

Powdered form of porcini mushrooms used as a spice or umami seasoning; a single-ingredient dried fungal product.
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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red jalapeño chilli purée
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ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Chow mein stir fry sauce

Is Chow mein stir fry sauce ultra-processed?

No — Chow mein stir fry sauce is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (water, rice wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce from water/soybeans/wheat, salt, onion, ginger puree, rapeseed oil, porcini mushroom powder, cornflour, chilli puree, black pepper). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners (like glucose syrup, maltodextrin), emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing as defined by NOVA and the given rules. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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.