Taiko Foods Ltd.

smoky chicken & rice salad with zesty miso dressing

Barcode 5035272202499

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Yes — smoky chicken & rice salad with zesty miso dressing is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including fructose-glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), yeast extract (flavour enhancer), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA). These extracted/industrial additives classify the overall product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

cooked rice

A ready-to-eat rice product with added sugar, vinegars, oil, and sweet syrup; contains basic starch-based ingredients plus processed syrups.
UPF

smoky grilled chicken

Chicken meat with a seasoned dry rub and added salt; includes sugar and processing aids.
UPF

zesty miso dressing

Seasoned dressing containing oil, soy, egg, vinegar, and various flavorings and preservatives.
OK

cooked red quinoa

A prepared grain made from red quinoa, cooked in water as part of a dish.
OK

edamame beans

Young soybeans (edamame) that have been shelled, ready to eat or use in recipes.
OK

pickled red cabbage

Red cabbage pickled with rice vinegar and sugar, a prepared vegetable ingredient.
OK

romaine lettuce

A leafy green lettuce variety known as romaine in English; crunchy green leaves used in salads.
OK

grilled red peppers

Red bell peppers that have been grilled, often used in salads and dishes for flavor.
OK

grilled yellow peppers

Yellow bell peppers that have been grilled, used for color and flavor in dishes.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

arugula (rocket)

Leafy green, peppery-tasting salad green often used raw in salads or as a garnish.

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Common questions about smoky chicken & rice salad with zesty miso dressing

Is smoky chicken & rice salad with zesty miso dressing ultra-processed?

Yes — smoky chicken & rice salad with zesty miso dressing by Taiko Foods Ltd. is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including fructose-glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup), yeast extract (flavour enhancer), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA). These extracted/industrial additives classify the overall product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in smoky chicken & rice salad with zesty miso dressing are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in smoky chicken & rice salad with zesty miso dressing as ultra-processed markers: cooked rice, smoky grilled chicken, zesty miso dressing. 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.

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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.