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Wasabi spicy Korean chicken with fried rice by Wasabi
Wasabi

Wasabi spicy Korean chicken with fried rice

Barcode 5056297000754
Scanned  5  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wasabi spicy Korean chicken with fried rice is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including flavour enhancer (E621), stabiliser (E415), yeast extract powder, flavouring, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dried glucose syrup, maltodextrin, modified corn starch, sweetener (E950), and colour (E160c). Under NOVA, the presence of these industrial additives and refined syrups classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked seasoned rice (cooked white long grain rice (43%) (water, white long grain rice), carrot, white onion, white cabbage)
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    soy sauce (water, soybean, wheat, salt)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    miso paste (water, soybean, rice)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    red pepper paste (water, corn syrup, wheat flour, wheat, salt, red pepper powder, soybean, alcohol, garlic)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • UPF
    monosodium glutamate (e621)
    A flavor enhancer used in many foods; a synthetic/processed additive.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    chilli coated fried chicken (18%) (fried chicken (chicken breast, brining mix (water, maize starch, salt, acidity regulator (e500), spirit vinegar powder, tapioca starch, dried glucose syrup), marinade mix (marinade (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), paprika, salt, raising agent (e500(ii)), mushroom extract (maltodextrin, mushroom extract), black pepper extract), water, rapeseed oil), coating (potato starch, rice flour, dried potato, tapioca starch, garlic powder, ginger, raising agents (e450(i), e500(ii))), rapeseed oil))
  • OK
    sweet and spicy sauce (sweet chilli sauce with sweeteners (sugar, water, gb fb127 red pepper, garlic, salt, modified corn starch, acidity regulator (e260)), water, corn syrup, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, white onion)
  • OK
    red pepper paste (water, corn syrup, wheat flour, wheat, salt, red pepper powder, roasted soybean powder, alcohol)
  • 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
    Soybeans are legumes that are rich in protein and are commonly used in various food products such as tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce. They are a versatile ingredient in both traditional and modern cuisines.
  • OK
    fermented soybean
  • OK
    distilled vinegar
    A clear, acidic condiment produced by fermenting ethanol and purifying the resultant acetic acid; commonly used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • UPF
    modified corn starch
    A processed starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer, created by chemically modifying corn starch.
  • OK
    crushed pineapple
  • OK
    pineapple extract
  • OK
    soybean sauce (water, defatted soybean, salt, wheat flour, alcohol)
  • OK
    alcohol
    A generic alcoholic beverage or ingredient containing ethanol used for flavoring, extraction, or preservation.
  • OK
    red pepper powder
    Ground dried red peppers used as a spice to add heat and color to dishes; forms part of many chili blends.
  • UPF
    stabiliser (e415)
    Xanthan gum, a common food stabiliser used to thicken products and stabilize emulsions.
  • UPF
    yeast extract powder
    Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    colour (e160(c))
  • OK
    black pepper powder
  • OK
    acidity regulators (e260, e330, e331)
  • OK
    oleoresin capsicum
  • OK
    sweetener (e950)
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    carolina reaper chilli powder
  • OK
    yellow bell pepper
    A sweet, crisp immature pepper with a bright yellow skin, used raw or cooked.
  • OK
    edamame bean (soybean)

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Common questions about Wasabi spicy Korean chicken with fried rice

Is Wasabi spicy Korean chicken with fried rice ultra-processed?

Yes — Wasabi spicy Korean chicken with fried rice by Wasabi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including flavour enhancer (E621), stabiliser (E415), yeast extract powder, flavouring, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dried glucose syrup, maltodextrin, modified corn starch, sweetener (E950), and colour (E160c). Under NOVA, the presence of these industrial additives and refined syrups classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Wasabi spicy Korean chicken with fried rice are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Wasabi spicy Korean chicken with fried rice as ultra-processed markers: monosodium glutamate (e621), modified corn starch, stabiliser (e415), yeast extract powder, flavouring. 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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