Pot Noodle

Original Curry Flavour Noodles

Barcode 5000118203480

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Yes — Original Curry Flavour Noodles is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. It contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin, glucose syrup, palm oil/fat, flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), flavourings, modified corn starch, and yeast extract. These are industrial formulations, refined sugars, and additives used to modify flavor, texture, and shelf life, which fits NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

noodle mix 96% [dried noodles 64% ( wheat flour, palm oil, salt, firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates))
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

wheat flour

A basic ground kernel product used as the main gluten-containing ingredient in bread and many baked goods.
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

peas 1%
OK

acidity regulator (sodium acetates)
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
UPF

monosodium glutamate

A flavor-enhancing additive used to intensify taste.
OK

curry powder (cumin, coriander, turmeric, fenugreek seed, bay leaves, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, chilli, fennel seed)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

salt

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

cheese powder ( milk )]
OK

sauce sachet 4% [mango chutney suce (mango puree 88% (mango, sugar, salt, acetic acid, spices), water, spirit vinegar, modified corn starch, chilli powder])

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Common questions about Original Curry Flavour Noodles

Is Original Curry Flavour Noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Curry Flavour Noodles by Pot Noodle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. It contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin, glucose syrup, palm oil/fat, flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), flavourings, modified corn starch, and yeast extract. These are industrial formulations, refined sugars, and additives used to modify flavor, texture, and shelf life, which fits NOVA’s ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Original Curry Flavour Noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Original Curry Flavour Noodles as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, glucose syrup, palm fat, monosodium glutamate, flavourings, yeast extract. 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.

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