M&S Food

Udon Noodles

Barcode 29080878

No — Udon Noodles is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour, water, vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed), and salt. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

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

vegetable oil (sunflower oil/rapeseed oil)
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Udon Noodles

Is Udon Noodles ultra-processed?

No — Udon Noodles by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour, water, vegetable oil (sunflower/rapeseed), and salt. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

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.