Pot Noodle

Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour

Barcode 5000118203497

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil, maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavourings, palm fat, citric acid (listed as acid), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), hydrolysed vegetable protein, modified corn starch, and glucose syrup. These are industrial formulations, refined additives, and processed flavor enhancers characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

10 ultra-processed markers

OK

noodle mix (95%): dried noodles (70%) [wheat flour (contains calcium carbonate iron, niacin, thiamin)

A mix used for preparing noodles, containing dried noodles primarily from wheat flour with added minerals and vitamins; used as a base in instant noodle products.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

salt

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

firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates)

Chemical agents used to maintain texture in foods by counteracting moisture loss; commonly added in noodles and prepared foods.
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

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

yeast extract

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

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate)

Flavor-enhancing ingredients that boost savouriness; includes MSG and nucleotide-based enhancers often used in packaged foods.
OK

sugar

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

tomato powder

Dried ground tomato; commonly used as a seasoning or flavoring.
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.
UPF

palm fat

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

hydrolysed vegetable protein (soy)

A processed soy-derived protein obtained by hydrolysis; used as a flavor enhancer similar to MSG.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

soy sauce

Fermented sauce made from soybeans and wheat; traditional condiment with savory umami flavor.
OK

sunflower oil

A basic vegetable oil extracted from sunflower seeds, used as cooking oil and base fat.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato product used to thicken and flavor dishes.
OK

rose syrup

A rose-flavored syrup used as a sweet flavoring or dessert syrup.
UPF

modified corn starch

A processed starch derivative used as thickener, stabilizer, or texturizer in foods.

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Common questions about Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour

Is Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour by Pot Noodle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil, maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavourings, palm fat, citric acid (listed as acid), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), hydrolysed vegetable protein, modified corn starch, and glucose syrup. These are industrial formulations, refined additives, and processed flavor enhancers characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato flavour as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates), maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), flavourings, palm fat, hydrolysed vegetable protein (soy), citric acid, modified corn 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?

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