Why is Yakitori Chicken w/ Japanese-style Fried Rice classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because it is made from numerous industrial components such as pre‑cooked rice, seasoned chicken cubes, sweetened rice wine, multiple soy‑based sauces and flavor enhancers, and it lists four additives: E1400 (dextrin), E270 (lactic acid), E627 (guanylate sodium) and E631 (inosinate sodium).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this meal affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is below the average for similar meals and can fit into a diabetes‑friendly plan when portion‑controlled, but its 0.88 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high and can significantly contribute to daily sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should limit consumption.

Is the soy sauce in this product a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, the soy sauce component contains soybeans (fèves de soja) and soy is listed among the declared allergens, making the meal unsuitable for anyone who is allergic to soy.

Ajinomoto • 1.53 kilograms, 54 ounces

Yakitori Chicken w/Japanese-style Fried Rice

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-style Fried Rice is a ready-to-heat, single-serve meal that combines seasoned chicken cubes, rice, vegetables and a soy-based sauce. It belongs to the Composite foods / One-dish meals group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), with moderate levels of salt (0.88 g/100 g) and low sugars (2.75 g/100 g) but a relatively high carbohydrate load (27.5 g/100 g). The formulation includes allergens such as gluten, sesame seeds and soybeans and contains four food additives (E1400, E270, E627, E631), which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal165 kcal

Added Sugars2 g

Iron0.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this product provides less fat (3.1 g vs 5.9 g), saturated fat (0.4 g vs 1.9 g), salt (0.9 g vs 3.6 g), sugars (2.7 g vs 3.6 g) and calories (165 kcal vs 175 kcal), while delivering slightly more protein (7.5 g vs 7.2 g) and higher total carbohydrates (27.5 g vs 23 g).

Ingredients

riz cuit (riz, eau, cubes de viande blanche de poulet assaisonnée cuite (viande blanche de poulet, vin de riz de cuisson sucré (eau, Mirin (riz, alcool, sel, Komi (aspergillusoryzae)), sucre, acide lactique), eau, sucre turbine, sauce soya (eau, blé, fèves de soya, sel), fécule de manioc, huile de soya, sel marin, arôme naturel) sauce soya (eau, blé, fèves de soya, alcool), carottes, poireaux, carottes jaunes, huile de canola, vin de riz de cuisson sucré (eau, mirin),(riz, alcool, sel, Komi) aspergillus oryzae)), sucre, acide lactique, edamame, pois verts, poivrons rouges, maïs sucré grillé, oignons, sauce assaisonnée (eau, extrait de varech, dextrine, alcool, sel, gomme de xanrhane), sucre, huile de sésame et, poudre de sauce soya (sauce soya (fèves de soya fermentées, blé, sel), maltodextrine, sel), ail, poivre noir, inosinate de sodium, guanylate de sodium.

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