Newgate - Lidl

Instant Noodles - Chicken Flavour

Barcode 4056489850878

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Yes — Instant Noodles - Chicken Flavour is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed components and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin, flavouring and chicken flavouring (industrial flavour formulations), modified maize starch (a refined starch), stabiliser guar gum, yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), turmeric extract, and colour: plain caramel. These are characteristic ultra-processed ingredients under NOVA, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

UPF

95% noodles

A composite ingredient listing for a noodle product containing wheat flour, palm oil, iodised salt (salt, potassium iodate), sugar, and garlic powder. Not a single pure ingredient.
UPF

guar gum (stabiliser)

A plant-derived thickener and stabiliser used to improve texture and emulsion stability in foods.
UPF

seasoning

A processed flavoring mix containing maltodextrin, modified maize starch, sugar, salt with iodate, xylose, glucose, and chicken flavouring. Highly processed.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid; dried parsley

A two-component item consisting of citric acid (an acidity regulator) and dried parsley (herb). Could be used as a seasoning mix or garnish.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
UPF

caramel color

Food additive used to impart color; typically an extracted or synthesized coloring agent.

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Common questions about Instant Noodles - Chicken Flavour

Is Instant Noodles - Chicken Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Instant Noodles - Chicken Flavour by Newgate - Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed components and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin, flavouring and chicken flavouring (industrial flavour formulations), modified maize starch (a refined starch), stabiliser guar gum, yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), turmeric extract, and colour: plain caramel. These are characteristic ultra-processed ingredients under NOVA, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Instant Noodles - Chicken Flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Instant Noodles - Chicken Flavour as ultra-processed markers: 95% noodles, guar gum (stabiliser), seasoning, yeast extract, turmeric extract, caramel color. 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.