Tesco

Straight To Wok Udon Noodles

Barcode 5052910420923

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No — Straight To Wok Udon Noodles is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, water, tapioca flour, canola oil, salt) with simple acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium phosphate) and an antioxidant (alpha-tocopherol). These are not industrial flavorings, refined syrups, or ultra-processed additives per NOVA; therefore the product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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water

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

Starch extracted from cassava root, used as a thickener or gluten-free flour.
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canola oil
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium phosphate)
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antioxidant (alpha-tocopherol)

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Common questions about Straight To Wok Udon Noodles

Is Straight To Wok Udon Noodles ultra-processed?

No — Straight To Wok Udon Noodles by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, water, tapioca flour, canola oil, salt) with simple acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium phosphate) and an antioxidant (alpha-tocopherol). These are not industrial flavorings, refined syrups, or ultra-processed additives per NOVA; therefore the product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.