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NEW chef's broth itsu noodles & broth katsu curry

Barcode 5061035300171

Yes — NEW chef's broth itsu noodles & broth katsu curry is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer used in ready-to-eat foods and therefore makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. It is also a ready-to-eat noodle meal, which fits the profile of ultra-processed formulations.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

hand-folded rice noodles (63%) (rice, tapioca starch, sal look! nagano valley miso broth paste (36%) (water, soya beans, rice bran oil, sugar, salt, rice koji, curry powder (5%) burmeric, coriander, fenugreek, cumin, orange no nasties で peel pepper, chilli pepper, cinnamon, fennel, ginger, star anise, hyme, bay leaves, doves, nutmeg, sage, cardamoml, yeast extract, alcohol, garlic powder, tamarind paste, paprika, onion powder, rice vinegar, coriander leaf. dried spring onion allergy advice:))

Common questions about NEW chef's broth itsu noodles & broth katsu curry

Is NEW chef's broth itsu noodles & broth katsu curry ultra-processed?

Yes — NEW chef's broth itsu noodles & broth katsu curry by Itsu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer used in ready-to-eat foods and therefore makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA. It is also a ready-to-eat noodle meal, which fits the profile of ultra-processed formulations.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.