Tesco

Egg Noodles

Barcode 03264690

Scanned 33 times by Nomi users

No — Egg Noodles is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (water, wheat flour, egg, rapeseed oil, salt) plus common additives used in traditional noodle-making: firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate), citric acid as an acidity regulator, and beta-carotene as a color. These are simple mineral/organic additives and a carotenoid, not industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, or highly processed sweeteners/oils. No artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or industrial syrups are present, so under the stated criteria this would not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

pasteurised egg

A basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

salt

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

firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate)
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
UPF

beta-carotene

A natural or synthetic orange pigment used as a colorant in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Egg Noodles

Is Egg Noodles ultra-processed?

No — Egg Noodles by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (water, wheat flour, egg, rapeseed oil, salt) plus common additives used in traditional noodle-making: firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate), citric acid as an acidity regulator, and beta-carotene as a color. These are simple mineral/organic additives and a carotenoid, not industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, or highly processed sweeteners/oils. No artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or industrial syrups are present, so under the stated criteria this would not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Egg Noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Egg Noodles as an ultra-processed marker: beta-carotene. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.