Chicken Teriyaki Noodles

Barcode 29516681

Yes — Chicken Teriyaki Noodles is ultra-processed.

A convenient meal, but not ideal for everyday eating.

This is a ready-to-eat noodle meal, which is classified as ultra-processed under the stated criteria. The teriyaki dressing contains golden syrup alongside sugar and concentrated apple juice; golden syrup is considered UPF when combined with industrially processed syrup ingredients, indicating an industrially formulated sauce. The meal is therefore classified as UPF, despite also containing minimally processed ingredients such as rice noodles, chicken, vegetables, peanuts, and sesame oil.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked rice noodles (34%) (water, rice flour)
OK

cooked chicken breast (23%)
OK

teriyaki dressing (17%) (water, sugar, rice vinegar, concentrated apple juice, sesame oil, rape seed oil, ginger, roasted garlic purée, golden syrup, soybeans, water chestnuts, cornflour, white wine, paprika flakes, cornflour, wheat flour, salt)
OK

courgette

British term for zucchini, a summer squash eaten raw or cooked.
OK

cabbage

A fresh cruciferous vegetable, typically used raw in salads or cooked as a side dish; nutrient-rich and minimally processed.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

peanuts

A legume commonly eaten roasted or ground into peanut butter; a common basic ingredient in foods.
OK

and sesame oil

Common questions about Chicken Teriyaki Noodles

Is Chicken Teriyaki Noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Teriyaki Noodles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a ready-to-eat noodle meal, which is classified as ultra-processed under the stated criteria. The teriyaki dressing contains golden syrup alongside sugar and concentrated apple juice; golden syrup is considered UPF when combined with industrially processed syrup ingredients, indicating an industrially formulated sauce. The meal is therefore classified as UPF, despite also containing minimally processed ingredients such as rice noodles, chicken, vegetables, peanuts, and sesame oil.

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.