Sauces
Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze
11.8 oz/336 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 31
Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze scores 31 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 29.4 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Teriyaki Baste & Glaze
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Wine minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 29.4 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Salt 4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 69 = 31
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 147 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.4 g |
| Sugars | 29.4 g |
| Added sugars | 17.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 4 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (17 g)
Ingredients
- SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT)
- WATER
- SUGAR (high concern)
- MIRIN (SWEET COOKING RICE WINE)
- VINEGAR
- MODIFIED CORN STARCH
- TOMATO PASTE
- GARLIC POWDER
- ONION POWDER
- XANTHAN GUM
- GINGER
Label text, as published
SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), WATER, SUGAR, MIRIN (SWEET COOKING RICE WINE), VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, TOMATO PASTE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, GINGER.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
“There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”
cdc.gov
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org