Yes — Soba Teriyaki Noodles is ultra-processed.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients including palm oil, flavour enhancers (E621, E635), flour treatment agents (E500, E451), antioxidant (E306), modified starch, hydrolysed maize protein, colour (plain caramel), and generic flavourings. These additives and industrially processed components classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.
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Yes — Soba Teriyaki Noodles by Nissin is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients including palm oil, flavour enhancers (E621, E635), flour treatment agents (E500, E451), antioxidant (E306), modified starch, hydrolysed maize protein, colour (plain caramel), and generic flavourings. These additives and industrially processed components classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.
Nomi flags 10 ingredients in Soba Teriyaki Noodles as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, monosodium glutamate (e621), flour treatment agents (e500, e451), tocopherol (vitamin e), acidity regulator (citric acid) seasoning sauce: soy sauce, dextrose, monosodium glutamate (e621) and disodium inosinate (e635), plain caramel color, modified starch, flavourings (contain celery). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.