Pot Noodle

Chicken & Mushroom Flavour Pot Noodle

Barcode 5000118203503

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Yes — Chicken & Mushroom Flavour Pot Noodle is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, including: maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined starch derivative), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), unspecified “flavouring,” refined palm oil/palm fat (highly processed oil), and firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium compounds). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed product.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

mushrooms

Fungal fruiting bodies used as a common fresh or cooked ingredient in many cuisines.
OK

herbs (chives, sage)

Typical culinary herbs used to flavor dishes; includes chives and sage.
OK

potato starch

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

sugar

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
UPF

palm fat

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

salt

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

onion powder

Powdered onion, a dehydrated form of the vegetable used as a seasoning.

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Common questions about Chicken & Mushroom Flavour Pot Noodle

Is Chicken & Mushroom Flavour Pot Noodle ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken & Mushroom Flavour Pot Noodle by Pot Noodle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, including: maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined starch derivative), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), unspecified “flavouring,” refined palm oil/palm fat (highly processed oil), and firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium compounds). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed product.

Which ingredients in Chicken & Mushroom Flavour Pot Noodle are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken & Mushroom Flavour Pot Noodle as an ultra-processed marker: palm fat. 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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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.