Is Gyoza Dumplings Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Itsu
Itsu's Gyoza Dumplings is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes gyoza filling with ingredients like cabbage, tofu, and soy sauce, alongside gyoza skin made from wheat flour. The presence of sugar and soy sauce indicates moderate processing, raising some quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes gyoza filling with ingredients like cabbage, tofu, and soy sauce, alongside gyoza skin made from wheat flour. The presence of sugar and soy sauce indicates moderate processing, raising some quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains vegetables like cabbage and spinach, contributing to a diverse ingredient profile.
- Tofu provides a plant-based protein source, enhancing the nutritional value of the filling.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
- Soy sauce and yeast extract may introduce sodium, which could be a concern for some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Cabbage safe in this food?
Good
Cabbage is used here as base. Cabbage is a natural vegetable that adds flavor and texture to the filling, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cabbage
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Is Carrot safe in this food?
Good
Carrot is used here as base. Carrot adds sweetness and color to the filling, enhancing its nutritional profile with vitamins and minerals.
Role in formula: base
Original: carrot
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Is Tofu safe in this food?
Good
Tofu is used here as base. Tofu, made from soya beans, provides a source of plant-based protein, contributing to the filling's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: tofu
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion adds flavor to the filling, enhancing the overall taste profile of the gyoza.
Role in formula: base
Original: onion
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Is Spring Onion safe in this food?
Good
Spring Onion is used here as base. Spring onion contributes a mild onion flavor, enhancing the freshness of the filling.
Role in formula: base
Original: spring onion
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Is Spinach safe in this food?
Good
Spinach is used here as base. Spinach adds nutritional value and color to the filling, being rich in vitamins and minerals.
Role in formula: base
Original: spinach
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent in the filling, providing texture but raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Vermicelli safe in this food?
Medium
Vermicelli is used here as base. Vermicelli made from pea and corn starch adds texture to the filling but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: vermicelli
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Is Sesame Oil safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Oil is used here as base. Sesame oil adds flavor and richness to the filling, being a natural oil with beneficial properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: sesame oil
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweeteners in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor to the filling but contains sodium, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Breadcrumb safe in this food?
Medium
Breadcrumb is used here as base. Breadcrumbs add texture to the filling but are made from wheat flour, raising gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: breadcrumb
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Is Soy Sauce Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce Powder is used here as flavor. Soy sauce powder is a concentrated flavoring agent that may contain additives, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce powder
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor to the filling, enhancing its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises sodium content concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Black Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper adds spiciness and depth to the filling, contributing positively to flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black pepper
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a primary ingredient in the gyoza skin, providing structure but raising gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent in the gyoza skin, contributing to texture but being a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapioca starch
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten provides elasticity to the gyoza skin but raises gluten content concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat gluten
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for texture in the gyoza skin but is a processed oil, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapeseed oil
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3962907
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy
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