Is Vegetable Gyoza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ajinomoto
This page reviews Vegetable Gyoza by Ajinomoto as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like wheat flour and soy sauce, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and vegetable oils also indicates a less favorable profile.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like wheat flour and soy sauce, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and vegetable oils also indicates a less favorable profile.
Main concern
Wheat flour and gluten may pose concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
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 carrots, providing some nutritional value.
- Includes natural flavoring ingredients like garlic and ginger, enhancing taste without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Wheat flour and gluten may pose concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Presence of sugar and vegetable oils suggests a processed nature, lowering overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient for the gyoza wrapper, providing structure but raises concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé
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Is Cabbage safe in this food?
Good
Cabbage is used here as natural_extract. Cabbage adds fiber and vitamins, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile of the gyoza.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: chou blanc
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the dough, ensuring proper texture and consistency without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Carrot safe in this food?
Good
Carrot is used here as natural_extract. Carrots provide natural sweetness and nutrients, enhancing the gyoza's flavor and health benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: carotte
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Is Black Mushroom Auricularia Polytricha safe in this food?
Good
Black Mushroom Auricularia Polytricha is used here as natural_extract. This mushroom adds umami flavor and is a source of antioxidants, contributing positively to the gyoza's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: champignon noir (Auricularia polytricha)
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Is Edamame Soy Seed safe in this food?
Good
Edamame Soy Seed is used here as natural_extract. Edamame is a source of plant-based protein and adds nutritional value, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: graine d'edamame (soja)
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Is Peas safe in this food?
Good
Peas is used here as natural_extract. Peas contribute fiber and protein, supporting the nutritional aspect of the gyoza.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: petit pois
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion adds flavor and contains beneficial compounds, enhancing the overall taste profile of the gyoza.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: oignon
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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 dough but raises concerns for those with gluten intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: gluten de ble
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Is Breadcrumbs Wheat Flour Water Salt Yeast safe in this food?
Medium
Breadcrumbs Wheat Flour Water Salt Yeast is used here as base. Breadcrumbs add texture but are processed, which may lower the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: chapelure (farine de blé, eau, sel, levure)
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Is Vegetable Oils Canola Sesame safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oils Canola Sesame is used here as base. Vegetable oils are used for frying, but their presence indicates a processed nature, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: huiles végétales (colza, sésame)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor enhancement but contributes to the processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Chives safe in this food?
Good
Chives is used here as natural_extract. Chives add flavor and are a source of vitamins, contributing positively to the gyoza's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ciboulette
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation due to potential health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Starches safe in this food?
Medium
Starches is used here as thickener. Starches are used for texture but are processed, which may lower the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidons
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Is Soy Sauce Water Soybeans Wheat Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce Water Soybeans Wheat Salt is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but is high in sodium, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sauce soja (eau, graine de soja, blé, sel)
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic enhances flavor and has potential health benefits, contributing positively to the gyoza's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ail
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as natural_extract. Lemon juice adds acidity and freshness, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the gyoza.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: jus de citron
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de levure
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Is Ginger safe in this food?
Good
Ginger is used here as natural_extract. Ginger adds flavor and has potential health benefits, contributing positively to the gyoza's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: gingembre
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Is Black Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper enhances flavor and may have antioxidant properties, contributing positively to the gyoza's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poivre noir
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Is Soy Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Flour is used here as base. Soy flour adds protein but is processed, which may lower the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de soja
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: 3761039
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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