Itsu

Crystal noodles sesame glaze

Barcode 5060960661562

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Yes — Crystal noodles sesame glaze is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as maltodextrin, natural flavouring, yeast extract, and maltose. These ingredients are markers of ultra-processing under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

crystal noodles (52%) (pea starch, water, mung bean starch)
OK

broth paste (47%) (soy sauce [water, soya stock (maltodextrin, natural flavouring, yeast extract, salt, beans, wheat, salt, alcohol, tahini paste (sesame) (20%), dried onion], sesame oil (11%), mirin [fermented rice, water, maltose, alcohol, yeast extract, sugar, rapeseed oil, ginger puree, chilli puree, paprika, garlic puree, black sugar, pepper), leek. allergy advice: for allergens, including cereals containing gluten,)

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Common questions about Crystal noodles sesame glaze

Is Crystal noodles sesame glaze ultra-processed?

Yes — Crystal noodles sesame glaze by Itsu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as maltodextrin, natural flavouring, yeast extract, and maltose. These ingredients are markers of ultra-processing under the NOVA system.

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.