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Singapore Style Noodles by By Sainsbury's
By Sainsbury's

Singapore Style Noodles

Barcode 00151559
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Singapore Style Noodles is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists mainly of minimally processed ingredients and basic culinary additives (rice noodles from rice flour, water, oils, spices, herbs, garlic powder, ginger purée, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, maize starch, cornflour, sugar, and citric acid as an acidity regulator). There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially processed syrups. Maize starch and cornflour are basic ingredients, and citric acid is an allowed basic additive that does not by itself make a product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    rice noodles (73%) (rice flour)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    singapore dressing (25%) (water, lime juice)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    curry paste (sunflower oil, tomato purée)
  • OK
    spices (paprika, cinnamon, fenugreek, pepper)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    tamarind
    A tropical leguminous tree fruit with sour pulp used to impart tartness in sauces and curry pastes.
  • OK
    chilli
    Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    rice wine vinegar
    A mild, fermented vinegar made from rice wine, used for pickling, dressings, and sauces.
  • OK
    soy sauce (water, soya bean, wheat, salt)
  • OK
    red cht garlic purée
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    garam masala (coriander seed, cumin seed, fennel seed, ginger, dill seed, clove, celery seed turmeric)
  • OK
    spring onion. alleray advice: for alle

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Common questions about Singapore Style Noodles

Is Singapore Style Noodles ultra-processed?

No — Singapore Style Noodles by By Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists mainly of minimally processed ingredients and basic culinary additives (rice noodles from rice flour, water, oils, spices, herbs, garlic powder, ginger purée, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, maize starch, cornflour, sugar, and citric acid as an acidity regulator). There are no industrial formulations such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially processed syrups. Maize starch and cornflour are basic ingredients, and citric acid is an allowed basic additive that does not by itself make a product ultra-processed.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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