Why is king prawn gyoza classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 covers foods made with multiple industrial ingredients and processing steps; the gyoza combines refined wheat flour, extracted red‑chilli colour, soy sauce, and a breadcrumb blend, which are considered additives even though no separate additive codes are listed.

How does the sugar and salt content in king prawn gyoza affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.8 g of sugars and 0.98 g of salt per 100 g, the gyoza is relatively low in these components, making it a more suitable occasional option for people managing blood sugar or blood pressure, though portion control remains important.

Is the prawn ingredient in king prawn gyoza a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the product contains prawns (crustaceans) as a primary ingredient, so anyone with a shellfish allergy should avoid it; the label also flags crustaceans, gluten, soy and sesame as allergens.

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king prawn gyoza

Composite Foods

Product Insights

King prawn gyoza is a frozen, ready‑to‑heat one‑dish meal classified in the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups, featuring responsibly sourced king prawns, cabbage, wheat flour and a blend of Asian seasonings. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, providing 172 kcal, 7.9 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat, 25 g of carbohydrates and 0.98 g of salt per 100 g. While it offers a solid protein boost and low sugar and salt levels, it is an ultra‑processed product that contains several allergens (crustaceans, gluten, soy and sesame) and a modest amount of saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal174 kcal

Fat4.1 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen Chinese dumplings, this gyoza contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, while delivering slightly more protein and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

gyoza filling (61%) (prawn¹ (Litopenaeus vannamei) (crustacean) (41%), cabbage (18%), onion (7%), wheat flour, carrot (4%), chives (3%), ginger, breadcrumb (wheat flour, yeast, sugar, salt), water chestnut, soya bean oil, red chilli (2%), sesame oil, soy sauce [water, soya beans, wheat, salt], garlic, sugar, salt, shallot, white pepper), gyoza skin (wheat flour, water, red chilli extract*, tapioca starch, wheat gluten, salt, soya bean oil). Allergy advice: for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain fish and mollusc. *Used to give the gyoza its orange colour. ¹Made with responsibly sourced prawns

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