Mushroom Noodle Meal

Barcode 4002359040184

Yes — Mushroom Noodle Meal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several UPF markers: maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar), stabiliser (sodium alginate), acidity regulator (citric acid used as a functional additive), palm oil (highly refined oil), artificial colours, and unspecified flavours or preservatives. Presence of any of these industrial additives is sufficient for a UPF classification under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetable noodle with mushroom
OK

water chestnut and soya sauce
OK

vegetable noodle (55%) (water, durum wheat semolina)
OK

mushroom (9.6%)
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

red pepper (3.8%)
OK

sesame seeds

Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

mushroom powder

Powder derived from dried mushrooms, used as a seasoning or umami enhancer.
OK

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
OK

salt

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

stabiliser (sodium alginate)
OK

sour cream

A dairy product made from cream that has been cultured with lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a tangy, thick dairy product.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

citric acid

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

ginger extract
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

plant extracts
OK

artificial colours
OK

flavours or preservatives

Common questions about Mushroom Noodle Meal

Is Mushroom Noodle Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Mushroom Noodle Meal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several UPF markers: maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar), stabiliser (sodium alginate), acidity regulator (citric acid used as a functional additive), palm oil (highly refined oil), artificial colours, and unspecified flavours or preservatives. Presence of any of these industrial additives is sufficient for a UPF classification under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Mushroom Noodle Meal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mushroom Noodle Meal as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, palm oil. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.