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Super Noodles, Curry Flavour by Batchelors
Batchelors

Super Noodles, Curry Flavour

Barcode 5000354914409
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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

The product is ultra-processed. It contains several NOVA UPF markers: palm oil (highly refined oil), yeast extract (industrial flavor enhancer), maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar derivative), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), synthetic antioxidants (butylated hydroxyanisole, propyl gallate), and added natural flavour extracts used as additives. These industrial ingredients and additives classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    noodles (water, fortified wheat flour)
  • 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.
  • UPF
    antioxidants (butylated hydroxyanisole, citric acid, propyl gallate)
    A group of additives used to prevent oxidation in foods, including BHA, citric acid, and propyl gallate.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides)
    Flavor-enhancing additives including monosodium glutamate and disodium 5'-ribonucleotides.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    ground fennel seeds
    Finely ground seeds of fennel with a warm, sweet-anise aroma.
  • 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.
  • OK
    ground anise seeds
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • 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.
  • OK
    cardamom extract
  • OK
    chilli
    Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
  • OK
    clove extract
  • OK
    ground cardamom
    Ground cardamom is the finely crushed form of whole cardamom pods, offering warm, sweet, and spicy notes.
  • OK
    ground coriander seeds
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.

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Common questions about Super Noodles, Curry Flavour

Is Super Noodles, Curry Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Super Noodles, Curry Flavour by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. It contains several NOVA UPF markers: palm oil (highly refined oil), yeast extract (industrial flavor enhancer), maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar derivative), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), synthetic antioxidants (butylated hydroxyanisole, propyl gallate), and added natural flavour extracts used as additives. These industrial ingredients and additives classify the product as UPF.

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

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Super Noodles, Curry Flavour as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, antioxidants (butylated hydroxyanisole, citric acid, propyl gallate), yeast extract, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), maltodextrin, citric acid, 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.

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