Tiger Tiger

Ramen Chinese stir-fry noodles

Barcode 5024448562307

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ramen Chinese stir-fry noodles is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially processed starch ingredient, and sodium alginate, a stabilizer. Both are extracted/modified additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

_wheat_ flour 45%
OK

water

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

modified tapioca starch

A starch derivative used as a thickener and texturizer; a processed ingredient.
OK

salt

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

distilled vinegar

A clear, acidic condiment produced by fermenting ethanol and purifying the resultant acetic acid; commonly used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

acidity regulators (lactic acid, potassium carbonate)
OK

stabilizer (sodium alginate)

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Common questions about Ramen Chinese stir-fry noodles

Is Ramen Chinese stir-fry noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — Ramen Chinese stir-fry noodles by Tiger Tiger is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified tapioca starch, which is an industrially processed starch ingredient, and sodium alginate, a stabilizer. Both are extracted/modified additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Ramen Chinese stir-fry noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Ramen Chinese stir-fry noodles as an ultra-processed marker: modified tapioca starch. 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.