Hearty Food Company

CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES

Barcode 5059697718687

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Yes — CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES is ultra-processed.

Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil, maltodextrin, flavourings, and yeast extract, so it must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

seasoning [maltodextrin
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

salt

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

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

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Common questions about CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES

Is CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES ultra-processed?

Yes — CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES by Hearty Food Company is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil, maltodextrin, flavourings, and yeast extract, so it must be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in CHICKEN FLAVOUR INSTANT NOODLES as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, flavourings, yeast extract. 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.