Soy Marinade

Barcode 8809410721435

Yes — Soy Marinade is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and extracts such as high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, hydrolyzed wheat protein, thickener (E412/guar gum), yeast extract, and grapefruit seed extract. These are extracted, fractionated, or chemically processed ingredients used for sweetening, texturizing, and flavor enhancement, which meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

soja sauce (water, defatted soybean)
OK

salt

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

alcohol

A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
OK

high fructose corn syrup
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

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

corn syrup
OK

water

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

hydrolyzed wheat protein
OK

alcohol (3.00%)
OK

thickener (e412)
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

black pepper powder
OK

garlic powder

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

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

grapefruit seed extract

Common questions about Soy Marinade

Is Soy Marinade ultra-processed?

Yes — Soy Marinade is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and extracts such as high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, hydrolyzed wheat protein, thickener (E412/guar gum), yeast extract, and grapefruit seed extract. These are extracted, fractionated, or chemically processed ingredients used for sweetening, texturizing, and flavor enhancement, which meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Soy Marinade are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Soy Marinade as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.