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Nasoya Organic Veggie Dumplings
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Nasoya Organic Veggie Dumplings

Nasoya
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
8g
Protein
4g
Sugars
550mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
122
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nasoya Organic Veggie Dumplings are a frozen, ready-to-heat package of small tofu-and-vegetable dumplings often found in the supermarket frozen foods aisle, shelved alongside other Asian-style refrigerated and frozen entrées, potstickers, edamame and tofu-based convenience items. They read like a pantry-friendly shortcut for weeknight dinners, budgeted meal-prep, or appetizer trays for casual gatherings. The Nasoya name signals a long-standing plant-based brand that targets health-minded, flexitarian and vegetarian shoppers who prioritize organic ingredients and recognizable vegetable-forward formulations. Packaging emphasizes organic certification and simple ingredient callouts — “organic tofu,” “organic vegetables,” and an included “organic savory sweet sauce” — creating a strong natural/organic health halo without overtly child-focused branding. The product is a convenience item: dumplings are made from shaped dough wrappers filled with tofu, carrots, mushrooms and seasonings, then frozen and sold in a sealed bag/box with a nutrition panel and cooking instructions. In plain terms it’s a processed convenience food produced into a ready-to-cook form, with some industrial ingredients in minor amounts (for example a tamari powder and maltodextrin in the sauce). Sensory-wise expect a pillowy wheat wrapper that crisps at the edges when pan-fried and a tender, slightly moist tofu-vegetable interior with savory-sweet soy notes from the sauce and a hint of sesame oil. Rituals around the product include quickly steaming, pan-frying or air-frying for a crispy finish and pairing with a dipping sauce, rice or a simple salad for a fast, vegetable-forward meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 3
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium550mg24%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein8g
* 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

Organic, Tofu, Vegetable, Dumplings:, Organic, Tofu, (Water,, Organic, Soybeans,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Magnesium, Chloride,, Calcium, Sulfate),, Organic, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Organic, Carrots,, Organic, Onion,, Organic, Cremini, Mushrooms,, Organic, Green, Onion,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Organic, Soy, Flour,, Organic, Breadcrumbs, (Organic, Wheat, Flour,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Organic, Palm, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Yeast),, Organic, Canola, Oil,, Organic, Vinegar,, Organic, Dehydrated, Onion,, Sea, Salt,, Organic, Sesame, Oil,, Organic, Sugar,, Organic, Apple, Cider, Vinegar,, Organic, Garlic,, Organic, Spices,, Organic, Tamari, Powder, (Organic, Tamari, Soy, Sauce, [Organic, Soybeans,, Salt],, Organic, Maltodextrin,, Salt)., Organic, Savory, Sweet, Sauce:, Water,, Organic, Soy, Sauce, (Water,, Organic, Soybeans,, Organic, Wheat,, Salt,, Organic, Alcohol),, Organic, Sugar,, Organic, Rice, Vinegar,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Organic, Spice,, Organic, Onion, Powder..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm - 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 organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on recognizable organic ingredients, the product is a ready-to-heat manufactured formulation that includes industrial additives (e.g., maltodextrin/tamari powder) and a prepared sauce, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Nasoya Organic Veggie Dumplings

The veggie dumplings are a tasty option that can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick meal. They pack a decent punch with 8 grams of protein per serving, but they do have 550 mg of sodium, so keep that in mind if you're watching your salt intake. Overall, they’re a great choice for a satisfying snack or light meal, especially when paired with some veggies.

Perfect For

weeknight-dinner
movie-night
game-day-prep

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