Itsu

Crystal Noodles Sweet Soy Glaze

Barcode 5060960661586

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Yes — Crystal Noodles Sweet Soy Glaze is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including maltose (an industrially produced sugar), protein hydrolysate (an industrially processed flavor enhancer), yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer), and dashi stock powder with multiple processed components. These extracted and refined additives make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

crystal noodles (55%) (pea starch, water, mung bean starch)
OK

broth paste (44%) (soy sauce (40%) (water, soya beans, wheat, salt, alcohol], mirin (fermented rice, water, maltose, alcohol], water, yeast extract, sugar, dashi stock powder (salt, maltose, dried bonito powder (fish), protein hydrolysate (wheat), yeast extract powder, kombu powderl, reduced sodium salt (potassium chloride, salt, cayenne pepper), leek. allergy advice: for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.))))

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Common questions about Crystal Noodles Sweet Soy Glaze

Is Crystal Noodles Sweet Soy Glaze ultra-processed?

Yes — Crystal Noodles Sweet Soy Glaze by Itsu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including maltose (an industrially produced sugar), protein hydrolysate (an industrially processed flavor enhancer), yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer), and dashi stock powder with multiple processed components. These extracted and refined additives make the overall product ultra-processed.

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.