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pot noodles bombay bad boy by King Pot Noodle
King Pot Noodle

pot noodles bombay bad boy

Barcode 5000118203695
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — pot noodles bombay bad boy is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm fat (highly refined palm oil), maltodextrin, flavourings, modified corn starch, barley malt extract, and yeast extract. These industrial ingredients and additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    noodles (51%) [wheat flour
  • 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
    firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate)]. sauce and vegetables: water
  • 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.
  • OK
    vegetables (2.2%) [sweetcorn
  • OK
    peas
    Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
  • OK
    onion powder
    A dried, ground powder made from onions, used as a spice to impart onion flavor in dishes.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • 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
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    soy sauce
    Fermented sauce made from soybeans and wheat; traditional condiment with savory umami flavor.
  • 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
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    acid (citric acid). sachet: chilli sauce (1%) [water
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • UPF
    modified corn starch
    A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    cayenne pepper
    Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
  • OK
    flavourings]

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Common questions about pot noodles bombay bad boy

Is pot noodles bombay bad boy ultra-processed?

Yes — pot noodles bombay bad boy by King Pot Noodle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives including palm fat (highly refined palm oil), maltodextrin, flavourings, modified corn starch, barley malt extract, and yeast extract. These industrial ingredients and additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed (UPF) category.

Which ingredients in pot noodles bombay bad boy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in pot noodles bombay bad boy as ultra-processed markers: palm fat, maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavourings, Barley Malt Extract, 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.

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