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Yes — Demae Ramen Spicy is ultra-processed.
The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil (highly refined oil), flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar), added aromas/flavorings, stabilizer (triphosphates), thickener (guar gum), anticaking agent (silicon dioxide), coloring agents (paprika extract, caramel color), and an antioxidant extract. These extracted, isolated, and industrial additives classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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Yes — Demae Ramen Spicy by Nissin is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including palm oil (highly refined oil), flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), maltodextrin (industrially processed sugar), added aromas/flavorings, stabilizer (triphosphates), thickener (guar gum), anticaking agent (silicon dioxide), coloring agents (paprika extract, caramel color), and an antioxidant extract. These extracted, isolated, and industrial additives classify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.
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.