Kikkoman

Less Salt Soy Sauce

Barcode 8715035670501

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No — Less Salt Soy Sauce is not ultra-processed.

This soy sauce is made from basic culinary ingredients: water, soybeans, wheat, salt, spirit vinegar and sugar. These are minimally processed foods and traditional fermentation ingredients, without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

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

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
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salt

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

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

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

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Common questions about Less Salt Soy Sauce

Is Less Salt Soy Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Less Salt Soy Sauce by Kikkoman is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This soy sauce is made from basic culinary ingredients: water, soybeans, wheat, salt, spirit vinegar and sugar. These are minimally processed foods and traditional fermentation ingredients, without industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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.