Yes — Egg Noodles Singapore Curry is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavourings (industrial flavor additives), and palm oil (a highly refined oil). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
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Yes — Egg Noodles Singapore Curry by Naked Noodle is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavourings (industrial flavor additives), and palm oil (a highly refined oil). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Egg Noodles Singapore Curry as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, flavourings, palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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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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.