Nissin

Demae Ramen Spicy

Barcode 8712429361106

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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.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

nudeln 89
OK

7% [weizenmehl
UPF

palm oil

A common edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palm trees. Used for cooking and in processed foods.
OK

kochsalz
OK

säureregulatoren (natriumcarbonate, kaliumcarbonate)
OK

stabilisator (triphosphate)
OK

verdickungsmittel (guarkernmehl)
OK

antioxidationsmittel (stark tocopherolhaltige extrakte)]
OK

würzpulver 8
OK

3% [kochsalz
OK

geschmacksverstärker (mononatriumglutamat, dinatriumguanylat, dinatriuminosinat)
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

sojasaucenpulver (sojabohnen, weizen, kochsalz, maltodextrin)
OK

aromen
OK

chilipulver 0
OK

6%
OK

spices

A broad category of flavorful plant-derived substances used to season or flavor foods.
OK

hefeextrakt
OK

farbstoffe paprikaextrakt
OK

zuckerkulör
OK

lauch
OK

trennmittel (siliciumdioxid)
OK

säureregulator (citronensäure)]
OK

würzöl 2
OK

0% [geröstetes sesamöl
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A basic vegetable oil extracted from rapeseed; used for cooking, frying, and ingredient formulation.
OK

farbstoff (paprikaextrakt)
OK

aromen]

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Common questions about Demae Ramen Spicy

Is Demae Ramen Spicy ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Demae Ramen Spicy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Demae Ramen Spicy as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.