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Bibigo Chicken & Vegetable Steamed Dumplings
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Bibigo Chicken & Vegetable Steamed Dumplings

Bibigo
6.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
1g
Protein
4g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
93
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bibigo Chicken & Vegetable Steamed Dumplings arrive in the frozen aisle among other ready-to-heat Asian-style appetizers and convenience meals — you’ll find them near potstickers, frozen dumplings, and microwaveable rice bowls. Packaged as a quick-cook, microwavable bag with an included dipping sauce packet, they read as a modern take on Korean comfort food: glossy photography of silky wrappers and savory filling evokes authenticity while promising speed. They fit into weeknight dinners, late-night snack runs, student grocery hauls, and casual entertaining — think movie nights, easy family meals, or a quick addition to a lunchbox. Bibigo sits as a globally marketed Korean-brand offering aimed at millennials and Gen Z shoppers who want approachable ethnic flavors without a time-consuming recipe; marketing leans into Korean culinary tradition blended with social-media-friendly trends (TikTok hacks and sauce pairings). Labeling highlights ingredients like “real chicken” and “shiitake” and often emphasizes savory flavor and convenience; there are no organic or non-GMO badges, and the package does not position the product as natural or minimally processed. In plain terms, these are a highly processed, factory-made frozen product built for convenience. Sensory details: steam-soft, slightly chewy wrappers give way to a moist, umami-rich chicken and cabbage filling with subtle shiitake notes and a sweet-savory sauce; a small included pouch supplies a tangy, slightly spicy dip. Rituals are fast and familiar — microwave or steam, plate, dip, and eat with chopsticks or fingers — making them a small, shareable indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

STEAMED, DUMPLINGS, INGREDIENTS:, FILLING:, CHICKEN,, CABBAGE,, ONION,, SOUP, BASE, (WATER,, GELATIN,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, SALT),, SHIITAKE, MUSHROOM, (WATER,, DRIED, SHIITAKE, MUSHROOM),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, GARLIC,, SESAME, OIL,, SUGAR,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT),, SALT,, SEASONING, (YEAST, EXTRACT,, FLAVORING,, SALT),, GINGER, POWDER,, BLACK, PEPPER., DOUGH:, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, WATER,, FOOD, STARCH,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, SALT,, VEGETABLE, OIL., SAUCE:, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT),, SUGAR,, WATER,, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, GREEN, CHILI, PUREE,, ONION, FLAVOR, (CANOLA, OIL,, ONION, EXTRACT,, FLAVOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains industrial ingredients and formulations (enriched flours, flavorings, yeast extracts, prepared sauces, and additives) and is a ready-to-heat frozen meal component, aligning with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Bibigo Chicken & Vegetable Steamed Dumplings

When we talk about health, it really depends on your goals! These dumplings are quite low in calories at just 25 per serving, making them a nice snack or side dish. However, they do contain added sugars and sodium, so if you're watching those, they might not be your top choice.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
weeknight-dinner

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