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Chicken Noodle Dry Packet Soup

Barcode 8712566247905

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chicken Noodle Dry Packet Soup is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrially processed additives and ingredients, including yeast extract, flavourings (contain celery), and palm oil, all of which are explicitly pre-identified as UPF ingredients. These are industrial formulations used for flavour enhancement and texture, not typical culinary ingredients. Therefore, the overall product is considered UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pasta (durum wheat semolina, wheat semolina) (65%)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

flavourings (contain celery)

A commercial flavoring additive that may include celery-derived components; used to impart savory or meaty notes in foods. Often part of processed ingredient mixes and may contain other additives.
OK

chicken (3% )
OK

chicken fat (2,5%)
OK

toasted onion powder
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

spices (celery seeds, turmeric, pepper)
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

antioxidants (extracts of rosemary, alpha-tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate)
OK

may contain milk
OK

egg and mustard

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Common questions about Chicken Noodle Dry Packet Soup

Is Chicken Noodle Dry Packet Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Noodle Dry Packet Soup by unilever is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrially processed additives and ingredients, including yeast extract, flavourings (contain celery), and palm oil, all of which are explicitly pre-identified as UPF ingredients. These are industrial formulations used for flavour enhancement and texture, not typical culinary ingredients. Therefore, the overall product is considered UPF.

Which ingredients in Chicken Noodle Dry Packet Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chicken Noodle Dry Packet Soup as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavourings (contain celery), 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.