Baxters

Chicken Noodle

Barcode 5012427211506

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chicken Noodle is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and yeast extract, which are industrial additives/flavor enhancers indicative of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

pasta (22%) (water, durum wheat semolina)
OK

chicken (7%)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

carrot

A common root vegetable used as a fresh or cooked ingredient; high in beta-carotene and dietary fiber.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

red ste chillies
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

roast chicken stock paste (water, roast chicken stock, yeast extract [yeast extract, salt, sugar], tomato purée, cornflour, vegetable juice concentrates [onion, carrot, leek])
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

salt

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

spices. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Chicken Noodle

Is Chicken Noodle ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Noodle by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and yeast extract, which are industrial additives/flavor enhancers indicative of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chicken Noodle are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chicken Noodle as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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.