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Batchelors Super Noodles, Curry by Batchelors
Batchelors

Batchelors Super Noodles, Curry

Barcode 5000354907371
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Batchelors Super Noodles, Curry is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a refined palm fruit oil), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5′-ribonucleotides), maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavouring, emulsifiers/stabilizers and thickeners such as guar gum, as well as pre-identified UPF ingredients: colour (carotenes), maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavouring, thickener (guar gum), acid (citric acid), black pepper extract. These industrial additives and formulations make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

13 ultra-processed markers
  • UPF
    noodles
    Long, thin or curled wheat-based pasta products; here containing wheat flour, palm oil, and potato starch.
  • UPF
    acidity regulators
    Acidity regulators and food additives, including potassium lactate and citric acid.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    monosodium glutamate (msg)
    Flavor enhancer used to boost savory taste.
  • UPF
    color (carotenes)
    Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.
  • OK
    tocopherol-rich extract antioxidant
    A tocopherol-rich extract marketed as an antioxidant, typically derived from vitamin E sources to protect fats and oils from oxidation. It is used as a food additive or ingredient for its antioxidant properties.
  • OK
    potassium carbonate
    A basic inorganic salt used as a stabilizer or leavening aid in some foods.
  • OK
    sodium carbonate
    Used as a flour treatment agent to improve dough handling and baking properties; common processing aid.
  • 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.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
    dried tomato
    Concentrated tomato product with reduced moisture content; used as an ingredient or flavoring.
  • UPF
    flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium ribonucleotides)
    A flavor-enhancing additive mix including MSG and disodium ribonucleotides; used to intensify savory tastes.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • 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
    guar gum (thickener)
    Guar gum is a plant-derived thickening agent made from guar beans; used to improve texture and viscosity in foods.
  • OK
    ground anise seed
    A spice derived from the dried fruits of the Pimpinella anisum plant; aromatic, used to flavor foods.
  • OK
    ground fennel seed
    A spice derived from the dried seeds of the Foeniculum vulgare plant; aromatic, used to flavor foods.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    tomato powder
    Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
  • UPF
    citric acid
    A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
  • UPF
    black pepper extract
    A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.
  • UPF
    cardamom oil
    A volatile essential oil pressed from cardamom seeds used as a flavoring in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • UPF
    clove extract
    Extract from clove (Syzygium aromaticum) used as a spice and flavoring agent in foods.
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    ground coriander
    A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    parsley
    Fresh herb used as a garnish and flavoring in cooking; allergen information is not part of the ingredient itself.
  • 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
    Combination of sesame seeds and soy (soybeans); information about origin and storage.

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Common questions about Batchelors Super Noodles, Curry

Is Batchelors Super Noodles, Curry ultra-processed?

Yes — Batchelors Super Noodles, Curry by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (a refined palm fruit oil), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5′-ribonucleotides), maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavouring, emulsifiers/stabilizers and thickeners such as guar gum, as well as pre-identified UPF ingredients: colour (carotenes), maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavouring, thickener (guar gum), acid (citric acid), black pepper extract. These industrial additives and formulations make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Batchelors Super Noodles, Curry are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 13 ingredients in Batchelors Super Noodles, Curry as ultra-processed markers: noodles, acidity regulators, monosodium glutamate (msg), color (carotenes), maltodextrin, yeast extract, flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium ribonucleotides), flavouring, guar gum (thickener), citric acid, black pepper extract, cardamom oil, clove 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.

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