Sainsbury's

Medium egg Noodles

Barcode 00322768

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No — Medium egg Noodles is not ultra-processed.

This product contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, water, egg yolk, salt) and a simple acidity regulator (potassium carbonate), with no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other ultra-processed additives. It therefore does not meet NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

dried egg yolk (4%)
OK

salt

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

acidity regulator: potassium carbonate

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Common questions about Medium egg Noodles

Is Medium egg Noodles ultra-processed?

No — Medium egg Noodles by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, water, egg yolk, salt) and a simple acidity regulator (potassium carbonate), with no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other ultra-processed additives. It therefore does not meet NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.

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.