Blue Dragon

Beetroot Noodles

Barcode 5010338102517

No — Beetroot Noodles is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour with mineral/vitamin fortification, beetroot juice concentrate, salt, and simple acids/raising agents (sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, citric acid, ascorbic acid). There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial flavorings, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. According to the NOVA criteria provided, these do not make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour with calcium

A basic flour used as a primary baking ingredient; calcium fortification is common in some wheat flours.
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iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
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thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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beetroot juice concentrate (4%)
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salt

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

A simple inorganic salt used as a leavening agent, emulsifier, water softener, and cleaning agent in various foods and industrial applications.
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potassium carbonate
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citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

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Common questions about Beetroot Noodles

Is Beetroot Noodles ultra-processed?

No — Beetroot Noodles by Blue Dragon is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour with mineral/vitamin fortification, beetroot juice concentrate, salt, and simple acids/raising agents (sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, citric acid, ascorbic acid). There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial flavorings, or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. According to the NOVA criteria provided, these do not make the product ultra-processed.

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.