By Sainsbury's

Vegetable Gyoza

Barcode 00286329

Yes — Vegetable Gyoza is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes refined industrial ingredients and additives such as fully refined soya bean oil, maltose syrup, and yeast extract, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetables (34%) (cabbage, carrot, petits pois, radish, spring onion)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

fully refined soya bean oil
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

shiitake mushroom

A commonly used edible mushroom, either fresh or dried, with rich umami flavor; a natural, minimally processed ingredient.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

shallot
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

soybean

A legume native to East Asia; edible seeds used for oil, tofu, soy products, and animal feed.
OK

yeast extract. soya sauce dip: maltose syrup
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

rice wine vinegar

A mild, fermented vinegar made from rice wine, used for pickling, dressings, and sauces.

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Common questions about Vegetable Gyoza

Is Vegetable Gyoza ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Gyoza by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes refined industrial ingredients and additives such as fully refined soya bean oil, maltose syrup, and yeast extract, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.