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Yes — Instant noodles chicken flavour is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list contains several ultra-processed components and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate and disodium 5′-ribonucleotides), unspecified flavouring, yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), and colour (plain caramel). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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Yes — Instant noodles chicken flavour by Make In Minutes By Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains several ultra-processed components and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate and disodium 5′-ribonucleotides), unspecified flavouring, yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), and colour (plain caramel). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Straight To Wok Medium Noodles by Tesco, Wholewheat medium Noodles by Sainsbury's, Straight To Wok Udon Noodles by Tesco. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
