Sainsbury's,By sainsbury's

Quick cook ribbon noodles

Barcode 00159326

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No — Quick cook ribbon noodles is not ultra-processed.

Contains water, wheat flour, sunflower oil, wheat gluten, salt, and lactic acid. These are basic culinary ingredients and a common food acid; no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processing additives are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

wheat flour (45%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.

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Common questions about Quick cook ribbon noodles

Is Quick cook ribbon noodles ultra-processed?

No — Quick cook ribbon noodles by Sainsbury's,By sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains water, wheat flour, sunflower oil, wheat gluten, salt, and lactic acid. These are basic culinary ingredients and a common food acid; no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processing additives are present.

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.