Blue Dragon

Medium noodles wok ready imp

Barcode 5010338301385

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Yes — Medium noodles wok ready imp is ultra-processed.

Contains guar gum, an industrial stabiliser, which makes it ultra-processed under NOVA. Also includes acidity regulator (lactic acid) as an additive.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

wheat flour

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

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

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

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

stabiliser (guar gum). allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain soy
OK

peanuts and nuts. no artificial colours or flavourings. suitable for vegetarians and vegans

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Common questions about Medium noodles wok ready imp

Is Medium noodles wok ready imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Medium noodles wok ready imp by Blue Dragon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains guar gum, an industrial stabiliser, which makes it ultra-processed under NOVA. Also includes acidity regulator (lactic acid) as an additive.

Which ingredients in Medium noodles wok ready imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Medium noodles wok ready imp as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. 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.