Sesame Chicken Bao Buns, 10 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd find these sesame chicken bao buns in the freezer or refrigerated dim sum/Asian ready-meals section — an easy pick for a quick dinner, snack, or party platter. They give a comforting, slightly indulgent takeout vibe, but the refined dough, multiple processed sauces and additives point to an industrially formulated product engineered for a soft, uniform texture and fast reheating.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
UNBLEACHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), CHICKEN, WATER, GREEN, CABBAGE, SUGAR, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT), SHIITAKE, MUSHROOM, CORN, STARCH, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, (PALM, OIL,, YEAST, (YEAST,, SORBITAN, MONOSTEARATE,, ASCORBIC, ACID),, GINGER,, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, CORN, STARCH,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, RICE, WINE, (WATER,, RICE,, WHEAT,, SALT),, WHITE, VINEGAR, (VINEGAR,, WATER),, GARLIC,, CANOLA, OIL,, HOISIN, SAUCE, (SUGAR,, SOYBEAN, PASTE, [WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SALT, &, WHEAT, FLOUR],, RICE, VINEGAR,, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC,, SESAME, SEED, OIL,, SALTED, CHILI, [CHILI,, WATER,, SALT], AND, SPICES),, SESAME, OIL,, YELLOW, ONION,, SALT,, BASIL,, POTATO, STARCH,, ROASTED, WHITE, SESAME, SEEDS,, YEAST, EXTRACT)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sesame seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sorbitan monostearate - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial additives and emulsifiers (e.g., sorbitan monostearate, sodium acid pyrophosphate), multiple processed sauces and isolated starches, and is a ready-to-heat, formulated product — consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).
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Common Questions about Sesame Chicken Bao Buns, 10 OZ
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These bao buns have a decent amount of protein (7g per bun) and are low in added sugars, making them a tasty option for a quick meal. However, they do contain some sodium (360mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.