Itsu

Brilliant Broth Chicken Ramen

Barcode 5060262486931

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Yes — Brilliant Broth Chicken Ramen is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), natural black pepper flavouring (an added flavouring), and maltose (an industrially produced refined sugar). These extracted and processed additives make the overall product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

chicken stock (roast british chicken (50%), yeast extract, salt, chicken fat, water, lemon juice from concentrate, sugar, onion powder, leek powder, natural black pepper flavouring, sage oil)
OK

tahini

A paste made from ground sesame seeds, commonly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines; smooth and creamy texture.
OK

soy sauce (water, soya beans, wheat, salt)
OK

sesame oil

A purely extracted oil from sesame seeds used for cooking and finishing; a common culinary oil.
OK

sugar

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

mirin rice wine (fermented rice, water, maltose, alcohol)
OK

salt

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

leek powder

Powder made from dried leek (Allium ampeloprasum), used as a spice or seasoning to add leek flavor.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

colour: paprika extract; pepper extract

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Common questions about Brilliant Broth Chicken Ramen

Is Brilliant Broth Chicken Ramen ultra-processed?

Yes — Brilliant Broth Chicken Ramen by Itsu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA: yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), natural black pepper flavouring (an added flavouring), and maltose (an industrially produced refined sugar). These extracted and processed additives make the overall product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

What are healthier alternatives to Brilliant Broth Chicken Ramen?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chicken bone broth by Freja. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.