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Chinese Style Chow Mein Egg Noodles by Naked
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Chinese Style Chow Mein Egg Noodles

Barcode 5050665020429
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chinese Style Chow Mein Egg Noodles is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin, natural flavourings, and colour (plain caramel), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    dried egg noodles
    Dried noodles made from wheat flour and egg, typically used for making egg noodles in soups and stir-fries.
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    colour (algal carotenes)
    Natural or synthetic colour additive derived from algae carotenes used to impart orange to yellow hues in foods.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate)
    Food-grade acidity regulators used to control acidity and leavening in doughs and processed foods.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    natural flavorings (contain wheat)
    A broad category of flavoring agents derived from natural sources; may include ingredients containing wheat. Used to impart aroma or taste.
  • UPF
    soy sauce powder (3%) maltodextrin
    A dried soy sauce variant where soy sauce solids are in powder form, often with maltodextrin as a carrier or anti-caking agent.
  • OK
    soybeans
    Mature seeds of Glycine max, a legume used to produce many soy-based foods and products.
  • OK
    wheat]
    Looks like a malformed entry likely intended to indicate wheat; wheat is a basic ingredient used in many foods.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    dried carrot
    Dried carrot flakes used as a vegetable ingredient, often in soups or mixes.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • UPF
    plain caramel color
    A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
  • OK
    dried spring onion
    Dried scallion/green onion, used for seasoning and garnishing with milder flavor than fresh onion.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    salt
    Common edible mineral salt used for seasoning; no allergen-containing ingredients implied by the text.

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Common questions about Chinese Style Chow Mein Egg Noodles

Is Chinese Style Chow Mein Egg Noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — Chinese Style Chow Mein Egg Noodles by Naked is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin, natural flavourings, and colour (plain caramel), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chinese Style Chow Mein Egg Noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chinese Style Chow Mein Egg Noodles as ultra-processed markers: colour (algal carotenes), soy sauce powder (3%) maltodextrin, plain caramel color. 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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