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Yes — Thick Udon Noodles is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified tapioca starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA. It also contains an acidity regulator (lactic acid), which is an additive typical of industrial formulations. Because at least one ingredient (modified tapioca starch) is ultra-processed, the whole product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
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Medium Egg Noodles imp
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Yes — Thick Udon Noodles by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains modified tapioca starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA. It also contains an acidity regulator (lactic acid), which is an additive typical of industrial formulations. Because at least one ingredient (modified tapioca starch) is ultra-processed, the whole product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
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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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.