Chicken Rice Noodle Meal

Barcode 5063717058400

Yes — Chicken Rice Noodle Meal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including modified tapioca starch, palm oil, flavouring, yeast extract, stabilizer (E451), emulsifier (E472e), hydrolysed vegetable protein, and acetic acid used as a regulator/preservative. These additives and processed ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked rice noodles (30%) (water, rice flour, modified tapioca starch)
OK

roasted chicken breast (20%)
OK

cooked soybeans (16%)
OK

oil (palm, canola)
OK

carrots (10%)

Root vegetable, commonly used as a vegetable component.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

coconut cream

Rich, creamy extract from grated coconut flesh; used as a dairy-free fat or base in recipes.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt)
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

green beans (2%)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

spice blend (salt, sugar, spice extracts, stabilizer (e451), rosemary extract)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

dried chicken

Dehydrated chicken meat product, often salted or seasoned; used as a protein source in snacks or soups.
OK

tote
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

dried onion

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

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
UPF

hydrolysed vegetable protein

Protein hydrolysate used as a flavor enhancer and umami source in processed foods; often contains free amino acids and peptides; widely used in snacks, soups, sauces, and seasonings.
OK

genuine chicken fat
UPF

emulsifier e472e

A food additive used as an emulsifier in processed foods, typically an ester of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472e) to improve texture and stability.

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Common questions about Chicken Rice Noodle Meal

Is Chicken Rice Noodle Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Rice Noodle Meal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including modified tapioca starch, palm oil, flavouring, yeast extract, stabilizer (E451), emulsifier (E472e), hydrolysed vegetable protein, and acetic acid used as a regulator/preservative. These additives and processed ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chicken Rice Noodle Meal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chicken Rice Noodle Meal as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, yeast extract, hydrolysed vegetable protein, emulsifier e472e. 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.