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Posh Noodles Korean Sweet Chilli Ramen

Barcode 5060430292067

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Yes — Posh Noodles Korean Sweet Chilli Ramen is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar) and flavouring and yeast extract in the vegetable bouillon powder, as well as firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates) in the noodles. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sweet chilli sauce (water, carrots, rapeseed oil, brown sugar, tomato paste, rice vinegar, lime juice)
OK

gochujang style paste (glucose syrup, concentrated red bell pepper juice, salt, tomato paste, ground cayenne chilli)
OK

water

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

soy sauce (water, soya beans, wheat, salt, alcohol, sugar cane vinegar)
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

vegetable bouillon powder (salt, yeast extract powder, sugar, dried onion, potato starch, celery seed, dried yeast, flavouring)
OK

lime leaves

Fragant leaves from the lime tree, used to impart citrus aroma in cooking and in various cuisines.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

turmeric noodles (38%) (water, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), rapeseed oil, salt, ground turmeric, ground paprika, firming agents: potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates; acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

leaf mix (12%) (red cabbage)
OK

kale

A dark leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C, and K, commonly used fresh in salads or cooked as a side dish.
OK

pak choi
OK

chickpeas (8%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

smoked paprika powder
OK

roasted garlic purée

Smooth purée made from garlic that has been roasted; used to impart mellow garlic flavor in sauces, dressings, and dishes.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Posh Noodles Korean Sweet Chilli Ramen

Is Posh Noodles Korean Sweet Chilli Ramen ultra-processed?

Yes — Posh Noodles Korean Sweet Chilli Ramen by BOL is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives such as glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar) and flavouring and yeast extract in the vegetable bouillon powder, as well as firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates) in the noodles. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Posh Noodles Korean Sweet Chilli Ramen are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Posh Noodles Korean Sweet Chilli Ramen as an ultra-processed marker: paprika 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.