Why is Teriyaki chick’n vegan gyoza classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the ingredients are industrially assembled and include processed components such as a teriyaki sauce, soy‑sauce powder and a stabiliser; the only listed food additive is methyl cellulose (E 461) used as a thickener.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.2 g of sugars and 0.85 g of salt per 100 g, the gyoza exceeds the typical sugar level for its category and contains a moderate amount of sodium; people managing blood glucose or blood pressure should limit portion size and balance it with low‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Is the soy protein in this gyoza a concern for consumers with soy or gluten allergies?

The filling contains 9 % textured soy protein and the dough uses wheat flour, so the product is not suitable for individuals allergic to soy or gluten, and it is also labelled with sesame, which may trigger additional reactions.

itsu • 240g

Teriyaki chick’n vegan gyoza

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Product Insights

Teriyaki chick’n vegan gyoza are steamed Asian‑style wheat parcels filled with a mixture of water, cabbage, textured soy protein, spring onion, carrots, kale and a teriyaki sauce flavored with truffle. The 240 g pack provides 183 kcal per 100 g, 6.9 g of protein, 2.4 g of fiber and 27 % of the fruit‑vegetable‑legume content, but also contains 0.85 g of salt and 4.2 g of sugars, placing it above the average for its category in salt and sugars while its fat (3.2 g) is lower than the typical 5.9 g. It is classified as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4) and includes the additive methyl cellulose (E 461) along with gluten, soy and sesame allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal183 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar meals (sugar 3.57 g, fat 5.94 g, saturated fat 1.94 g, salt 3.55 g, energy 174 kcal, fiber 2.08 g, carbs 23 g, protein 7.16 g), this gyoza has lower fat and energy but higher salt and sugar, while its protein and fiber are close to the average.

Ingredients

Filling (water, cabbage, textured _soya_ protein 9%, spring onion, sugar, teriyaki sauce 5% (soy sauce (water, salt, _soya_ beans, wheat flour), water, rice vinegar (water, rice, sugar, salt), tomato puree, rice wine (water, rice, _wheat_), corn starch, ginger, onion, garlic), garlic, carrot, kale, _wheat_ flour, rapeseed oil, _sesame_ oil, stabiliser (methyl cellulose), breadcrumbs (_wheat_ flour, salt, yeast), soy sauce powder (soya sauce (_soya_ beans, _wheat_, salt), maltodextrin, salt), natural flavouring, yeast extract, natural truffle flavouring, salt, black pepper), gyoza skin (_wheat_ flour, water, tapioca starch, _wheat_ gluten, rapeseed oil, salt).

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