Wasabi

Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba

Barcode 5056297000051

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Yes — Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate), modified maize starch, barley malt extract, natural flavouring, and colour E150c (caramel colour). These industrial additives and processed ingredients classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetable fried noodle (78%) (wheat noodles (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, salt, turmeric, paprika, acidity regulator (e330), firming agents (e501, e500)), cabbage, noodle sauce (water, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt, onion puree, molasses, tamarind paste, cornflour, garlic puree, ground cloves, ginger puree), teriyaki sauce (soy sauce (water, soybean, wheat, salt), wine (sulphur dioxide), sugar, water, spirit vinegar, salt, spice extracts, onion powder, garlic powder), stir-fried sauce (water, sugar, salt, molasses, yeast extract, non-modified starch, barley malt extract,garlic extract), dark soy sauce (water, soybean, sugar, salt, wheat flour), sugar, flavour enhancer (e621), white onion, rapeseed oil, green pea, carrot, sesame oil)
OK

fried vegetable gyoza (16%) (vegetables (cabbage, pea, edamame bean (soybean), carrot, white radish), wheat flour, water, breadcrumbs (wheat flour, salt, yeast), salt, spinach powder, soy sauce (water, soybean, wheat, salt), wheat gluten, garlic powder, sesame oil, potato starch, natural flavouring (wheat), ginger powder, black pepper)
OK

teriyaki sauce sachet (sugar, soy sauce (water, soybean, wheat, salt, alcohol), water, sake, modified maize starch, colour (e150(c)))

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Common questions about Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba

Is Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba by Wasabi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate), modified maize starch, barley malt extract, natural flavouring, and colour E150c (caramel colour). These industrial additives and processed ingredients classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

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.