Why is Gyoza Légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is frozen, contains refined wheat flour, soy‑derived ingredients and a formulated soy sauce, which together place it in NOVA 4; however, the label reports zero additives, so no additives are listed on the packaging.

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

With 3.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the gyoza is low‑sugar and generally safe for diabetes when consumed in moderation, while the 0.91 g of salt is moderate and should be limited by people managing high blood pressure.

Is the soy ingredient in this product a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes soybeans (edamame and soy sauce) and the allergen information highlights soy as a potential allergen, so those with soy sensitivity should avoid this product.

Ajinomoto • 212 g

Gyoza Légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gyoza Légumes are frozen vegetable‑filled Japanese dumplings classified as a Composite food in the French PNNS system. They earn a Nutri‑Score of C and belong to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product despite containing no added additives. The serving provides low fat, low saturated fat, low sugar, low salt and higher than average fiber, but it includes common allergens such as soy, gluten and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal132 kcal

Fat2.1 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen stuffed‑pasta, this vegetable gyoza contains about half the fat (2.1 g vs 5.9 g), lower salt (0.91 g vs 3.55 g) and slightly less sugar (3.1 g vs 3.57 g), while offering more fiber (2.4 g vs 2.08 g).

Ingredients

Gyoza: farine de blé, chou blanc, eau, carotte, champignon noir (Auricularia polytricha), graine d'edamame (soja), petit pois, oignon, gluten de blé, chapelure (farine de blé, eau, sel, levure), huiles végétales (colza, sésame), sucre, ciboulette, sel, amidon, sauce soja (eau, blé, graine de soja, sel), ail, jus de citron, extrait de levure, gingembre, poivre noir. Sauce soja (10 ml): eau, blé, graine de soja, sel.

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