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Yes — soba classic noodles is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: flavour enhancers (E621, E635), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), hydrolysed vegetable protein (industrial flavour enhancer), generic flavouring, palm oil (highly refined), and other additives like antioxidant E306 and acidity regulators. Presence of any such industrial formulations makes the overall product UPF.
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Yes — soba classic noodles by Nissin is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA: flavour enhancers (E621, E635), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), hydrolysed vegetable protein (industrial flavour enhancer), generic flavouring, palm oil (highly refined), and other additives like antioxidant E306 and acidity regulators. Presence of any such industrial formulations makes the overall product UPF.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Straight To Wok Udon Noodles by Tesco, Udon Noodles by Vitasia, Lidl, Yutaka Udon Noodles imp by Yutaka. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
