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Teriyaki Noodles

Teriyaki Noodles

Barcode 5010482892340
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Teriyaki Noodles is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (contains barley), which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and barley malt extract, an industrial flavouring extract. These industrially processed ingredients make the overall product UPF under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed (vegetables, noodles, basic seasonings).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    teriyaki noodles with broccoli and mushrooms
    A ready-to-eat noodle dish featuring teriyaki-flavored noodles with broccoli and mushrooms in sauce.
  • OK
    water chestnuts
    Crunchy bulbs from the plant Eleocharis dulcis, used in dishes for texture and mild sweetness.
  • OK
    roasted green pepper and carrot
    Roasted pepper and carrot mix; includes a note about best before and ingredients like water, durum wheat semolina, turmeric referenced.
  • OK
    broccoli
    A cruciferous vegetable, typically green florets with stalks; rich in vitamins and fiber.
  • OK
    mushroom
    A fungal vegetable; commonly used fresh or cooked, with earthy flavor.
  • OK
    dark soy sauce
    A fermented condiment made from soybeans, roasted wheat, water and salt; enhanced with sugar for color and flavor.
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    water chestnut
    Crisp, mildly sweet tuber-like ingredient used for texture in dishes.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable, orange in color, crisp and sweet. Commonly used raw or cooked.
  • OK
    green pepper
    A bell pepper variety with a green skin, mild flavor, often eaten fresh or cooked.
  • OK
    roasted yellow pepper
    Yellow bell pepper that has been roasted, offering a sweeter, smoky flavor.
  • OK
    spring onion
    A fresh allium with a mild onion flavor, used as a garnish or in dishes.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    rice vinegar
    A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    herb
    A general culinary plant used to flavor dishes; lacks specificity of species.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    shio koji (rice, water, salt)
    A traditional fermentation starter made from rice kojikin (koji mold), water, and salt; used to season foods.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A savory flavoring derived from yeast; may contain barley and gluten; used as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in foods.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    roasted onion powder
    Powdered onion that has been roasted to develop deeper flavor; a basic, single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    roasted onion granules. allergy advice for allergens
    Small toasted onion granules used to add onion taste; the extra text likely indicates allergen advice but the ingredient itself is dried onion granules.
  • OK
    see underlined ingredients in bold. warning! do not eat raw. nutrition inf (typical values) per 1 energy fat ()

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Common questions about Teriyaki Noodles

Is Teriyaki Noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — Teriyaki Noodles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (contains barley), which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and barley malt extract, an industrial flavouring extract. These industrially processed ingredients make the overall product UPF under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed (vegetables, noodles, basic seasonings).

Which ingredients in Teriyaki Noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Teriyaki Noodles as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, Barley Malt 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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