Why is Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed components such as isolated soy protein, rice starch, soy sauce, sesame oil and a range of seasonings, which pushes it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists two food additives: lactic acid (E270) used as an acidity regulator and locust‑bean gum (E410) used as a thickener.

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

Yes. Soy appears as isolated soy protein, soy fiber and soy sauce, and it is highlighted in the allergen list, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this stir‑fry.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No. The presence of chicken breast makes it non‑vegan, wheat in the soy sauce means it is not gluten‑free, and the vegetables plus rice starch contribute carbohydrates that exceed typical keto limits, so it does not fit vegan, gluten‑free or strict keto diets.

Healthy Choice

Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry is a ready‑to‑eat one‑dish meal classified as a composite food. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A with low calories (≈76 kcal per 100 g), low fat, saturated fat and salt, and provides about 9 g of protein, but it falls into NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category and contains added sugars, soy, wheat and sesame allergens plus the additives lactic acid (E270) and locust‑bean gum (E410). Overall it offers a relatively balanced macro profile for a convenient meal, yet consumers should be aware of its processing level and allergen content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal72 kcal

Added Sugars0.8 g

Iron0.4 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average stir‑fry category, this meal contains markedly less fat (1.9 g vs 5.9 g), salt (0.55 g vs 3.55 g), saturated fat (0.38 g vs 1.94 g), sugars (3.05 g vs 3.57 g) and calories (76 kcal vs 175 kcal), while delivering more protein (8.8 g vs 7.2 g).

Ingredients

vegetables (broccoli, carrots, edamame, onions, red bell peppers), seasoned cooked chicken (chicken breast, water, sugar, sea salt, olive oil, isolated soy protein, soy fiber, rice starch, natural flavoring), sesame soy sauce (water, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt, alcohol, vinegar, lactic acid], sugar, rice vinegar, sake wine [contains salt], corn starch, garlic puree, sesame oil, ginger puree, locust bean gum), contains: soy, wheat,

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