Kikkoman

Ramen Soup Base

Barcode 8715035590304

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ramen Soup Base is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate and disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), hydrolyzed soy protein, modified starch, xanthan gum (a thickener), yeast extract, and natural flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

A basic liquid essential for hydration and culinary uses; pure or mineral water commonly used in cooking and beverages.
OK

sojasauce (wasser, _sojabohnen_, _weizen_)
OK

speisesalz 33%
OK

table salt

Common edible salt used as a basic seasoning in food.
OK

glukosesirup
OK

sunflower oil

Oil pressed from sunflower seeds; a common neutral cooking oil used for frying, sautéing, and dressings.
OK

geschmacksverstärker (mononatriumglutamat, dinatrium-5'-ribonucleotid)
OK

hydrolysiertes _sojaprotein_
OK

ethyl alcohol

A short-chain, colorless volatile liquid used as a solvent and, in beverages, as the intoxicating component. Widely used in food processing and as a general solvent.
OK

spices

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

modifizierte stärke
OK

verdickungsmittel (xanthan)
OK

natürliches aroma
OK

hefeextrakt
OK

seetangpulver (ascophyllum nodosum)

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Common questions about Ramen Soup Base

Is Ramen Soup Base ultra-processed?

Yes — Ramen Soup Base by Kikkoman is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate and disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), hydrolyzed soy protein, modified starch, xanthan gum (a thickener), yeast extract, and natural flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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.