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Yes — Medium noodles is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: a thickener (guar gum) and an acidity regulator (lactic acid). These are extracted/isolated additives used to modify texture and acidity, which fits NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Other pasta, rice & noodles Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Wholegrain Rice
Tesco
Not UPF
Medium Egg Noodles imp
Blue Dragon
Not UPF
Sainsburys Basmati Rice
Sainsbury's,Sainsburys
Not UPF
Wholewheat medium Noodles
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Chickpea Fusilli
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Linguine n° 7
De Cecco
Not UPF
Wholegrain Basmati & Quinoa Rice
Tilda
Not UPF
Green Pea Penne
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Penne Rigate N°66
Rummo
Not UPF
Mama Instant Rice Noodles
Mama
Not UPF
Yes — Medium noodles by Asia Specialties is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: a thickener (guar gum) and an acidity regulator (lactic acid). These are extracted/isolated additives used to modify texture and acidity, which fits NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
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.