Nongshim

Shin Cup Gourmet Spicy Noodle Soup

Barcode 8801043031011

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Yes — Shin Cup Gourmet Spicy Noodle Soup is ultra-processed.

Contains palm oil and multiple flavour enhancers (E621, E627, E631), which are industrial additives used in ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

noodles: wheat flour(64,4%)
OK

potato starch

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

salt

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

sachet: salt
OK

flavour enhancer(e621)
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

sugar

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

soy sauce powder
OK

soybean paste powder
OK

flavour enhancer (e627,e631)
OK

vegetables: dried green onion
OK

dried mushroom
OK

dried carrot

A dried form of carrot root, used as a dehydrated vegetable ingredient; retains color and some sweetness.
OK

freeze dried red pepper

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Common questions about Shin Cup Gourmet Spicy Noodle Soup

Is Shin Cup Gourmet Spicy Noodle Soup ultra-processed?

Yes — Shin Cup Gourmet Spicy Noodle Soup by Nongshim is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains palm oil and multiple flavour enhancers (E621, E627, E631), which are industrial additives used in ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Shin Cup Gourmet Spicy Noodle Soup are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Shin Cup Gourmet Spicy Noodle Soup as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Shin Cup Gourmet Spicy Noodle Soup?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Big Bowl Noodles Sesame Ramen by Itsu. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.