Kikkoman, Kikkoman - Kikkoman K.K.

Teriyaki sauce

Barcode 8715035210301

Scanned 113 times by Nomi users

Yes — Teriyaki sauce is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains spice extracts, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients, not traditional whole herbs/spices. All other ingredients (soy sauce, wine with sulphur dioxide, sugar, water, spirit vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder) are minimally processed culinary ingredients under the provided rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

soy sauce

A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. Usually used as a seasoning or dipping sauce.
OK

wine (contains sulphur dioxide)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt

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

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Teriyaki sauce

Is Teriyaki sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Teriyaki sauce by Kikkoman, Kikkoman - Kikkoman K.K. is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains spice extracts, which are industrially processed flavoring ingredients, not traditional whole herbs/spices. All other ingredients (soy sauce, wine with sulphur dioxide, sugar, water, spirit vinegar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder) are minimally processed culinary ingredients under the provided rules.

Which ingredients in Teriyaki sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Teriyaki sauce as an ultra-processed marker: spice extracts. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Teriyaki sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Teriyaki Sauce by Lee Kum Kee, Teriyaki Sauce by M&S Food. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.