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Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki

Barcode 5060430292104

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts: barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates), and an acidity regulator (citric acid). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

teriyaki-hoisin sauce 36% (water)
OK

hoisin sauce (water, sugar, _barley_ malt vinegar, _soya_ beans, cornflour, salt, tomato paste, garlic purée, spices, rapeseed oil, dried onion, _barley_ malt extract, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin))
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

soy sauce (water, _soya_ beans, _wheat_, salt, alcohol, sugar cane vinegar)
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

white miso glaze (water, soya beans, rice vinegar, mirin, rice, sugar, salt, ginger purée, alcohol)
OK

cornflour

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

rice vinegar

A mild vinegar made from fermented rice—used to season dishes, pickles, and dressings with a subtle sweet and tangy note.
OK

turmeric noodles 36% (water, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), rapeseed oil, salt, ground turmeric, ground paprika)
UPF

firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates)

Chemical agents used to maintain texture in foods by counteracting moisture loss; commonly added in noodles and prepared foods.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

veggies 17% (baby corn)
OK

edamame beans (_soya_)
OK

black turtle beans

Small dark beans with a creamy texture and mild flavor; typically used in Latin American and Caribbean dishes.
OK

leaf mix 11% (leafy greens, carrot, pak choi)

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Common questions about Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki

Is Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki ultra-processed?

Yes — Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki by BOL is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts: barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/extract), firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates), and an acidity regulator (citric acid). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fresh Noodles Japanese Teriyaki as an ultra-processed marker: firming agents (potassium carbonate, sodium carbonates). 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.