Karaage Rice Meal

Barcode 3701292652096

Yes — Karaage Rice Meal is ultra-processed.

This chicken karaage rice meal is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including yeast extract, dextrose, modified tapioca starch (E1420), xanthan gum, palm oil, and preservatives such as sodium benzoate. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken karaage (85%)
OK

chicken breast (62%)
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

modified tapioca starch (e1420)
OK

soy sauce

Fermented liquid condiment made from soybeans, roasted wheat, water, and salt; used to add savory umami and saltiness.
OK

palm oil (rspo certified)
OK

ginger paste
OK

food starch (corn & black pepper)
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

raising agents (e450i, e500ii)
OK

white sugar
OK

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

flour (e160c)
OK

sweet chilli sauce
OK

acetic acid

Acidity regulator and acidulant used in foods; a basic chemical ingredient.
OK

stabilizer: xanthan gum
OK

vegetable extract (sodium benzoate)
OK

gochujang (2%)
OK

steamed rice
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

salt

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

sugar

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

chilli powder (3%)
OK

ethanol

A simple, volatile alcohol used as a solvent, antimicrobial agent, and in beverages as the intoxicating component. In foods and drinks, it acts as the primary ingredient in alcoholic products.
OK

rice koji (aspergillus oryzae)

Common questions about Karaage Rice Meal

Is Karaage Rice Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Karaage Rice Meal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chicken karaage rice meal is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including yeast extract, dextrose, modified tapioca starch (E1420), xanthan gum, palm oil, and preservatives such as sodium benzoate. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Karaage Rice Meal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Karaage Rice Meal as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.