Korean Barbecue Simmer Sauce
Processing Score
7.9Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021130495054
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size140 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1550mg
67%
Total Carbohydrate 41g
15%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 4g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
12 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, LACTIC ACID), SUGAR, ROASTED SESAME OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SRIRACHA SAUCE (CHILI PEPPERS, SALT, VINEGAR, GARLIC, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SESAME SEEDS, BLACK PEPPER, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SPICE EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Korean Barbecue Simmer Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 9,519 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Korean Barbecue Simmer Sauce's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Sriracha Sauce (Chili Peppers, Salt, Vinegar, Garlic, Sugar, Xanthan Gum).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Roasted Sesame Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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