Why is Yakisoba classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

Yakisoba includes refined wheat noodles, marinated chicken, multiple sauces and flavor enhancers that are industrially processed, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group; its label lists a single food‑grade additive, sodium alginate (E428), used as a thickener and stabilizer.

How does the sugar and salt content in Yakisoba affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g, Yakisoba is relatively low‑sugar and unlikely to cause a rapid blood‑glucose rise, but its 0.85 g of salt per 100 g contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake, which can exacerbate hypertension and should be consumed in moderation.

Based on its ingredient list, is Yakisoba suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No; Yakisoba contains chicken, fish sauce, soy, wheat flour and peanuts, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and halal diets, and its 17 g of carbohydrates per 100 g exceeds typical keto limits.

Maison Tino • 360 g

Yakisoba

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Product Insights

Yakisoba is a ready-to-eat, one-dish meal composed mainly of cooked wheat noodles, marinated chicken, vegetables and a blend of Asian sauces. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of processed ingredients, a sodium alginate additive (E428), and several allergens including wheat, soy, peanuts and crustaceans. Nutritionally, the product provides 180 kcal per 100 g with higher than average fat (8.4 g) but lower sugars (1.9 g), salt (0.85 g) and slightly higher protein (7.9 g) compared with typical prepared meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal180 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared meals, this Yakisoba contains more fat (8.4 g vs 5.94 g) but considerably less sugar (1.9 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.85 g vs 3.55 g), while offering slightly more protein (7.9 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Nouilles de blé cuites 48% (eau, farine de blé, sel, épices), poulet mariné 16% (poulet 14%, eau, huile de tournesol, poivrons rouges, persil, sel, gingembre, sucre, coriandre, curcuma), carottes, oignons, fève de soja, huile de tournesol, cacahuètes 2%, huile de cacahuète, tomates, sauce soja (eau, graine de soja, farine blé, sel, alcool, vinaigre), gingembre, miel, sauce poisson (poisson, sel, eau), coriandre, miso (eau, graine de soja, riz, sel, alcool, levures, koji), eau, vinaigre de riz, ail, purée de piment (piment, vinaigre, sel), huile de sésame, fécule pommes de terre, gélatine de bœuf (sulfites), caramel (sucre, eau). Trace éventuelles de céleri, crustacé, fruits à coque, lait, mollusque, moutarde, œufs.

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