ASDA

CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES

Barcode 20450656

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Yes — CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), stabiliser (guar gum), flavouring, maltodextrin, and yeast extract. These industrial additives and processed ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

noodles (92%) [wheat flour
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

lodised salt [sodium chloride
OK

potassium iodate]
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

guar gum

A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in a wide range of foods.
OK

garlic powder] chicken flavour seasoning (8%) [flavouring lodised salt (sodium chloride, potassium fodatel sugar, yeast extract, maltodextrin, onion power turmeric, spring onions, ginger powder, carrots, soned oil (palm oil, ginger extract, onion extract, w pepper extract, turmeric extract, cumin extract] garlic powder white pepper]))

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Common questions about CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES

Is CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES ultra-processed?

Yes — CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), stabiliser (guar gum), flavouring, maltodextrin, and yeast extract. These industrial additives and processed ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, guar gum. 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.