Batchelors

BBQ super noodles

Barcode 5000354405105

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — BBQ super noodles is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), flavouring and smoke flavouring (industrial flavour additives), yeast extract and maltodextrin (processed flavour enhancers/carbohydrate extracts), monosodium glutamate and disodium ribonucleotides (flavour enhancers), maltodextrin and smoked dextrose sugar (industrially processed sugars), and paprika extract and other extracts used as additives. These industrial formulations and additives make the product ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

10 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

antioxidants

Substances that prevent oxidation in foods; used as preservatives or to maintain quality. Can be natural or synthetic.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
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

monosodium glutamate and disodium ribonucleotides (flavor enhancers)

Combination of flavor-enhancing additives: MSG (monosodium glutamate) and disodium ribonucleotides often used to intensify savory flavors; can be considered food additives.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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

milk mineral concentrate

Concentrated minerals derived from milk; used as a fortifying ingredient in beverages or foods.
OK

plain caramel

Plain caramel is a simple caramelized sugar or candy made from sugar heated until it browns, resulting in a chewy, sweet ingredient often used for flavor or color.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

salt

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

thyme extract

Concentrated flavor extract derived from thyme used to impart thyme flavor in dishes.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
UPF

smoked dextrose sugar

Smoked dextrose sugar is a refined sugar (dextrose/glucose) subjected to smoking or smoky flavoring processes.
UPF

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
OK

citric acid

Citric acid is a common natural acid used as a preservative and flavoring agent in foods.
UPF

black pepper extract

A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.

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Common questions about BBQ super noodles

Is BBQ super noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — BBQ super noodles by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), flavouring and smoke flavouring (industrial flavour additives), yeast extract and maltodextrin (processed flavour enhancers/carbohydrate extracts), monosodium glutamate and disodium ribonucleotides (flavour enhancers), maltodextrin and smoked dextrose sugar (industrially processed sugars), and paprika extract and other extracts used as additives. These industrial formulations and additives make the product ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in BBQ super noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in BBQ super noodles as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavouring, yeast extract, monosodium glutamate and disodium ribonucleotides (flavor enhancers), maltodextrin, paprika extract, thyme extract, smoked dextrose sugar, smoke flavouring, black pepper 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.

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.