Is Kikkoman Instant Tofu-Spinach Miso Soup vegan?

Kikkoman · Barcode 0041390030666 · Automated ingredient assessment

The short answer

No — not vegan

Contains skipjack tuna, fish, mackerel. Contains skipjack tuna, fish, and 1 other ingredient, which are animal-derived.

Why it is not veganskipjack tuna, fish, mackerel
22 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-11-18

Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.

Kikkoman Instant Tofu-Spinach Miso Soup package
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Evidence, not a guess

What the ingredient list tells us

RED AND WHITE MISO POWDER (SOYBEANS, RICE, SALT, RIBOFLAVIN), MALTODEXTRIN, DEHYDRATED TOFU (SOYBEANS, CALCIUM SULFATE), BONITO POWDER (FISH), DEHYDRATED SPINACH (SPINACH, MALTOSE), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEHYDRATED SEAWEED, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, KELP POWDER, MACKEREL POWDER (FISH), DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE.

Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.

Animal-derived ingredients identified

skipjack tuna

skipjack tuna is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.

fish

Fish and seafood are animal-derived ingredients.

mackerel

mackerel is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.

Ingredients with an unresolved source

source-dependent additives

This additive can be manufactured from plant or animal-derived raw materials unless its source is stated.

riboflavin

Riboflavin can be produced by fermentation or other processes; the manufacturing source is not confirmed here.

miso

The source or production method of miso can vary, so it is not always vegan.

maltose

The source or production method of maltose can vary, so it is not always vegan.

Recognised ingredient entries (22)
red and white miso powdersoybeansricesaltriboflavinmaltodextrindehydrated tofusoybeanscalcium sulfatebonito powderfishdehydrated spinachspinachmaltosemonosodium glutamatedehydrated seaweedhydrolyzed vegetable proteinkelp powdermackerel powderfishdisodium inosinatedisodium guanylate

Allergens, trace warnings & additives

Allergen names found in the ingredient text

Soy

Detected from the recipe text, not a complete allergen declaration or an allergy-safety assessment.

Declared allergens in the record

fishsoybeans

Precautionary “may contain” information

No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.

Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.

Additives listed

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Labels reported by the source

palm oil freenon vegannon vegetarian

These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.

Nutrition & processing, separately explained

Source Nutri-Score
Not available
Source NOVA group
4 of 4
Veganory indicator
Not rated
Indicator inputs
Insufficient data

Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.

Source values per 100 g or 100 ml, as supplied by the record. Confirm the basis on the package; these are not per-serving values.
Energy350 kcal
Fat10 g
Carbohydrate50 g
Sugars30 g
Fibre10 g
Protein20 g
Salt15.8 g
Sodium6.3 g
How our indicator is calculated

When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.

Vegan alternatives to explore

Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.

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Not sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).

Questions about this product

Is this answer valid for every Kikkoman product?

No. This page covers Kikkoman Instant Tofu-Spinach Miso Soup, barcode 0041390030666. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.

What still needs to be confirmed?

The source of source-dependent additives, riboflavin, miso, maltose needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.

Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?

No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.

What if my label is different?

Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.

Sources & how this page is made

Product data: Open Food Facts record for 0041390030666 · Open Database License (ODbL).

Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.

Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.

Read our checking method and limitations. Recipes can change. Compare the current label, especially for strict dietary requirements.

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