Yamasa, Kombu Ponzu
Processing Score
9.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
4903001044133
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 940mg
41%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g
* 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
16 listed · 3 flagged for reviewKOMBU (KELP SEAWEED)EXTRACT, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE SYRUP, VINEGAR, CITRUS JUICE, SALT, DRIED BONITO EXTRACT, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM 5'- INOSINATE, DISODIUM 5'-GUANYLATE, AGAR, YEAST EXTRACT.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Yamasa, Kombu Ponzu scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium 5'- Inosinate, Disodium 5'-Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Agar): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 83% 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 Yamasa, Kombu Ponzu'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: High Fructose Syrup, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Wheat, Soy Or Fish?
This product lists wheat, soy and fish in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
100% Pure Ground Sesame Paste
1.08.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Pure Sesame Paste
1.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Chadalee Farms, Ground Horseradish
1.04.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Ginger Garlic Stir Fry Sauce, Ginger Garlic
Yai's Thai
1.03.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.