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TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR-FRY SAUCE

Barcode 9334279001675

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Yes — TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR-FRY SAUCE is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as natural flavour, vegetable gum (xanthan), spice extract, and burnt sugar, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

sugar

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

gluten free soy sauce (water, soybeans, rice)
OK

salt

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

mirin (3%)
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

white vinegar

Fermented acetic acid solution used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

burnt sugar
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

sesame seeds

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

natural flavour

A flavouring substance derived from natural sources used to impart aroma and taste in foods.
OK

sesame oil

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

food acid (citric acid)
OK

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
OK

vegetable gum (xanthan)
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.

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Common questions about TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR-FRY SAUCE

Is TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR-FRY SAUCE ultra-processed?

Yes — TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR-FRY SAUCE by PASSAGE TO ASIA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as natural flavour, vegetable gum (xanthan), spice extract, and burnt sugar, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR-FRY SAUCE are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR-FRY SAUCE as ultra-processed markers: natural flavour, spice 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?

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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.