Vegetable Udon

Barcode 4061462037559

Yes — Vegetable Udon is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and is explicitly treated as an ultra-processed component under NOVA-style criteria. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary items, but the presence of modified starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

udon noodles
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

salt

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

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

vegetable oil

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

soy sauce

Fermented liquid condiment made from soybeans, roasted wheat, water, and salt; used to add savory umami and saltiness.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

vegetables
OK

red bell pepper
OK

green bell pepper
OK

carrot

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

Common questions about Vegetable Udon

Is Vegetable Udon ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Udon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and is explicitly treated as an ultra-processed component under NOVA-style criteria. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary items, but the presence of modified starch is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Udon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Vegetable Udon as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch. 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.