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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.
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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.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Medium noodles as ultra-processed markers: lactic acid, guar gum (thickener). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
