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Chicken Flavour Super Noodles by Batchelors
Batchelors

Chicken Flavour Super Noodles

Barcode 5000354907357
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Flavour Super Noodles is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin, dried glucose syrup (an industrial sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5′-ribonucleotides), generic flavouring, and several stabilisers/thickeners (guar gum, gum arabic). The presence of these ingredients places it in the NOVA ultra-processed foods group.

Ingredients

10 ultra-processed markers
  • UPF
    noodles
    A noodle product made primarily from wheat flour with palm oil and starches; common in processed foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    monosodium glutamate
    A flavor-enhancing additive used to intensify taste.
  • UPF
    color (carotenes)
    Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.
  • UPF
    tocopherol-rich extract
    An antioxidant extract rich in tocopherols used to prevent lipid oxidation in 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.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • UPF
    dried glucose syrup
    Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
  • OK
    dried peas
    Dried peas (Pisum sativum) are small, dried legumes used as a staple ingredient; when rehydrated they cook into soft, split peas or whole peas depending on type.
  • UPF
    flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotides)
    Flavor enhancers containing additives such as monosodium glutamate and disodium 5-ribonucleotides used to boost savory taste.
  • OK
    dried sweetcorn
    Dried sweetcorn (Zea mays) are dehydrated kernels that need soaking or cooking before use; they provide sweetness and texture in dishes.
  • UPF
    yeast extract powder
    Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    guar gum (thickener)
    Guar gum is a plant-derived thickening agent made from guar beans; used to improve texture and viscosity in foods.
  • OK
    potassium phosphate
    A basic inorganic salt used to regulate acidity and strengthen mineral balance in foods.
  • OK
    turmeric (ground)
    A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    dried parsley
    Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    gum arabic (acacia gum) as stabiliser
    A natural polysaccharide used as a stabiliser/emulsifier; may be present with traces of celery in some batches.
  • OK
    crustaceans (shellfish)
    Group of aquatic arthropods including crabs, shrimp, and lobster; common allergen.
  • OK
    fish
    A basic protein ingredient derived from aquatic animals.
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    molluscs
    Edible group including clams, mussels, and other mollusks.
  • OK
    mustard
    Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
  • OK
    sesame and soya
    A blended ingredient comprising sesame seeds and soy products, commonly used as a flavoring or base in sauces and dressings.

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Common questions about Chicken Flavour Super Noodles

Is Chicken Flavour Super Noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Flavour Super Noodles by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin, dried glucose syrup (an industrial sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5′-ribonucleotides), generic flavouring, and several stabilisers/thickeners (guar gum, gum arabic). The presence of these ingredients places it in the NOVA ultra-processed foods group.

Which ingredients in Chicken Flavour Super Noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in Chicken Flavour Super Noodles as ultra-processed markers: noodles, monosodium glutamate, color (carotenes), tocopherol-rich extract, maltodextrin, dried glucose syrup, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotides), yeast extract powder, flavouring, guar gum (thickener). 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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