Why is Bang Bang Chicken classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes several industrially refined components such as cornflour, rapeseed oil, honey, multiple sauces and a gelling agent, and it lists the additive E440 (pectin), all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 ultra‑processed status.

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

Yes, soybeans are listed as an ingredient in the chicken sauce, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

Based on its ingredients, is Bang Bang Chicken suitable for gluten‑free or vegan diets?

No, the meal contains chicken, wheat flour and honey, making it unsuitable for both vegan consumers and those requiring a gluten‑free diet.

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Bang Bang Chicken

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Bang Bang Chicken is a ready‑to‑eat composite food (one‑dish meal) that combines chicken breast, turmeric rice, legumes, beans and vegetables. It delivers a relatively high protein content of about 8 g per 100 g, low sugars and salt, and lower fat and calories than the average one‑dish meal, while providing modest fiber. Nevertheless, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of C, and contains allergens such as gluten and soy as well as the additive pectin (E440), which may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal90 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical one‑dish meals, Bang Bang Chicken has roughly half the fat, less than half the sugar and salt, about 40% fewer calories, slightly more fiber and protein, and considerably fewer carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Cooked Turmeric Rice (Long Grain Rice, Water, Ground Turmeric), MISO STYLE COOKED CHICKEN BREAST (19%) (Chicken Breast, Water, Red Chilli Purée, Soya Beans, Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, Honey, Salt, Rice, Garlic Purée, Wheat, Ginger Purée, Chilli Flakes), Garlic and Chilli Sauce (Water, Tomato Paste, Onions, Spirit Vinegar, Garlic Purée, Green Chilli Purée, Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Paprika Powder, Salt, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Chilli Flakes, Cayenne Pepper, Gelling Agent: Pectins), Cooked Black Rice (Black Rice, Water), Cooked Black Beluga Lentils (Black Beluga Lentils, Water), Black Turtle Beans, Grilled Red Pepper, PICKLED RED CABBAGE (6%) (Red Cabbage, White Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Salt), SPINACH (6%), Coconut Milk (Coconut, Water), Water, Brown Sugar, Red Chilli Purée, Cornflour, Lime Juice, Salt.

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