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Thai Sweet Chilli Egg Noodles by Naked
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Thai Sweet Chilli Egg Noodles

Barcode 5050665023741
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Thai Sweet Chilli Egg Noodles is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including flavourings, maltodextrin, and palm oil. These are industrial additives and highly processed fats used for flavour enhancement, texture, and shelf life, so the overall product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    dried egg noodles (71%) [soft wheat
    Noodles made primarily from soft wheat flour mixed with eggs, dried. Common in many cuisines as a pasta-type ingredient.
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • 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.
  • OK
    potassium carbonate
    A basic inorganic salt used to regulate acidity in foods and beverages. Typically functions as a buffering agent.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    dried spring onion
    Dehydrated green onion used to impart onion flavor and aroma; common in seasonings and mixes.
  • OK
    dried red pepper
    Powdered or flaked dried chili pepper that adds heat and color; used as a spice or seasoning.
  • UPF
    soy sauce powder
    Powdered form of soy sauce used as a seasoning, often rehydrated or used directly in dry mixes.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    salt
    A basic mineral seasoning used for flavor and preservation.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    ground ginger
    Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
  • UPF
    citric acid
    A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A basic edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; commonly used in cooking and processed foods. Palm oil can be refined and is considered UPF due to processing.

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Common questions about Thai Sweet Chilli Egg Noodles

Is Thai Sweet Chilli Egg Noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — Thai Sweet Chilli Egg Noodles by Naked is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including flavourings, maltodextrin, and palm oil. These are industrial additives and highly processed fats used for flavour enhancement, texture, and shelf life, so the overall product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Thai Sweet Chilli Egg Noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Thai Sweet Chilli Egg Noodles as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, soy sauce powder, maltodextrin, colour (paprika extract), citric acid, palm oil. 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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