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Yes — MAGGI Instant Noodles with Sesame Chicken Sauce, 75 g, Dragon Ball Z Limited Edition is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday eating.
This is an ultra-processed food because it contains industrial formulations and additives, including polyphosphates as a stabilizer, yeast extract as a flavor enhancer, and added flavorings. The product is also a ready-to-eat instant noodle formulation with a separately prepared seasoning sauce, indicating substantial industrial processing.
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Yes — MAGGI Instant Noodles with Sesame Chicken Sauce, 75 g, Dragon Ball Z Limited Edition by Maggi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is an ultra-processed food because it contains industrial formulations and additives, including polyphosphates as a stabilizer, yeast extract as a flavor enhancer, and added flavorings. The product is also a ready-to-eat instant noodle formulation with a separately prepared seasoning sauce, indicating substantial industrial processing.
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.