Asda

Straight to Wok Noodles

Barcode 5054070716434

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Yes — Straight to Wok Noodles is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives beyond basic culinary ingredients. Specifically, guar gum is a stabiliser/thickener and lactic acid is used here as an acidity regulator; these are extracted/processed additives characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods, even though the base ingredients (water, wheat flour, gluten, oil, salt) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

wheat flour

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

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

salt

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

1-2 mins high stabiliser (guar gum)

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Common questions about Straight to Wok Noodles

Is Straight to Wok Noodles ultra-processed?

Yes — Straight to Wok Noodles by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives beyond basic culinary ingredients. Specifically, guar gum is a stabiliser/thickener and lactic acid is used here as an acidity regulator; these are extracted/processed additives characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods, even though the base ingredients (water, wheat flour, gluten, oil, salt) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Straight to Wok Noodles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Straight to Wok Noodles as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. 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.