Is King Prawn Gyoza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Itsu
This page reviews King Prawn Gyoza by Itsu as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes gyoza filling with prawns, cabbage, and various seasonings. However, the presence of sugar and soy sauce raises concerns about processed ingredients.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes gyoza filling with prawns, cabbage, and various seasonings. However, the presence of sugar and soy sauce raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which is often added in processed foods and raises quality concerns.
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 prawns (41%) which are responsibly sourced, indicating a focus on sustainability.
- Includes vegetables like cabbage and carrot, contributing to a more balanced ingredient profile.
- Gyoza skin made with wheat flour and tapioca starch, providing a traditional texture.
- Use of ginger and garlic enhances flavor naturally without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which is often added in processed foods and raises quality concerns.
- Soy sauce includes salt, contributing to sodium content and potential health concerns.
- Breadcrumbs in the filling may indicate additional processing and lower ingredient quality.
- Red chilli extract is used for color, which may raise questions about artificial coloring.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Prawn safe in this food?
Good
Prawn is used here as base. Prawn is a key ingredient in the filling, providing protein and flavor. Responsibly sourced, it supports sustainability.
Role in formula: base
Original: prawn¹ (Litopenaeus vannamei) (crustacean)
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Is Cabbage safe in this food?
Good
Cabbage is used here as base. Cabbage adds nutritional value and texture to the filling, contributing to a balanced ingredient profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: cabbage
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about processed ingredients and overall health impact.
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 but contains salt, which may contribute to sodium intake concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce [water, soya beans, wheat, salt]
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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 both the filling and skin, providing structure but may raise gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Red Chilli Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Red Chilli Extract is used here as colorant. Used for color enhancement, red chilli extract may raise questions about artificial coloring in processed foods.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: red chilli extract*
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: 3962920
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Allergens detected: crustacean , gluten
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