Kikkoman

Soy Sauce

Barcode 8715035150805

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No — Soy Sauce is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are water, soybeans, salt, and wine vinegar. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or emulsifiers, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

soybeans

Dried seeds of the soybean, used to make soy products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
OK

salt

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

wine vinegar

A vinegar produced from wine by fermentation, typically containing acetic acid; used as a souring agent and flavoring in foods.

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Common questions about Soy Sauce

Is Soy Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Soy Sauce by Kikkoman is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are water, soybeans, salt, and wine vinegar. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or emulsifiers, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.