Shandong, Soybean Paste
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, MSG and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
6921204802600
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size20 g
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 830mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
* 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
9 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWATER, NON-GM SOYBEANS, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE: PRESERVATIVE, SUCRALOSE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Shandong, Soybean Paste scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate: Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 68% of the 11,127 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 Shandong, Soybean Paste'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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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