Why is Chicken Fried Rice classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal undergoes multiple processing steps such as cooking, frying, seasoning and sauce blending, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its label lists three food‑grade additives: lactic acid (E270) used as an acidity regulator, citric acid (E330) for flavor balance, and locust bean gum (E410) as a thickener.

How does the sugar and salt content in Chicken Fried Rice affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.8 g of sugar and 0.49 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower than many frozen meals, but the added sugars (2.1 g) and moderate salt still require portion control for diabetics and people monitoring blood pressure, as excess intake can raise glucose levels or blood pressure over time.

Is the soy in Chicken Fried Rice a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy appears in several ingredients, including soy sauce, isolated soy protein and soy fiber, so anyone allergic to soy should avoid this product.

Healthy Choice • 10 oz

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Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chicken Fried Rice is a ready‑made frozen meal that falls under the Composite foods (one‑dish meals) category. It earned a Nutri‑Score of A but is placed in NOVA group 4, meaning it is ultra‑processed and includes three additives: lactic acid (E270), citric acid (E330) and locust bean gum (E410). Per 100 g the product provides low sugar and salt, modest fiber, 21 g of protein per serving, yet contains the allergens eggs, gluten, sesame and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal106 kcal

Added Sugars2.1 g

Iron0.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen meal, this chicken fried rice delivers about 40% fewer calories, 64% less fat, 73% less saturated fat and 86% less salt, while offering slightly more protein but lower fiber.

Ingredients

cooked rice (water, brown rice), sesame 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), seasoned cooked chicken (chicken breast, water, sugar, sea salt, olive oil, isolated soy protein, soy fiber, rice starch, natural flavoring), vegetables (carrots, edamame), scrambled eggs (whole eggs, water, citric acid), contains: egg, soy, wheat,

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