Aldi

ASIA GREEN GARDEN Japanese Style SATAY NOODLES 15

Barcode 4061461612245

Yes — ASIA GREEN GARDEN Japanese Style SATAY NOODLES 15 is ultra-processed.

The product contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/stabilizer and therefore makes the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of this additive is enough for classification as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked ramen noodles (57%) (wheat flour, water wheat guten modified tapioca starch, rice bran c salt)
OK

saday sauce (499) coconut milk
OK

water camit
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

sugar peanuts
OK

rice bran oil spices (coriander seeds cumin powder turmeric powder, shallots, tamarind extract, salt, lemongras red chill, galangal, garlic allergy advice:)

Common questions about ASIA GREEN GARDEN Japanese Style SATAY NOODLES 15

Is ASIA GREEN GARDEN Japanese Style SATAY NOODLES 15 ultra-processed?

Yes — ASIA GREEN GARDEN Japanese Style SATAY NOODLES 15 by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/stabilizer and therefore makes the overall product ultra-processed according to NOVA. The rest of the ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary ingredients, but the presence of this additive is enough for classification as UPF.

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.