Sainsbury's

Wholewheat medium Noodles

Barcode 00322775

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No — Wholewheat medium Noodles is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wholewheat flour, water, and salt. No industrial additives, refined extracted sugars, or ultra-processed ingredients per NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wholewheat flour

Coarsely milled flour made from whole wheat kernels; contains bran, germ, and endosperm, providing more fiber and nutrients than refined white flour.
OK

water

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Wholewheat medium Noodles

Is Wholewheat medium Noodles ultra-processed?

No — Wholewheat medium Noodles by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wholewheat flour, water, and salt. No industrial additives, refined extracted sugars, or ultra-processed ingredients per NOVA criteria.

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.