Yes — Shin Ramyun Instant Noodles, Hot & Spicy is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (refined industrial oil), emulsifier E322 (lecithin), maltodextrin, glucose, flavour enhancers (E621, E627, E631), hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and antioxidant E306. Presence of any such ingredient makes the product ultra-processed.
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Yes — Shin Ramyun Instant Noodles, Hot & Spicy by NONGSHIM is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including palm oil (refined industrial oil), emulsifier E322 (lecithin), maltodextrin, glucose, flavour enhancers (E621, E627, E631), hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and antioxidant E306. Presence of any such ingredient makes the product ultra-processed.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Shin Ramyun Instant Noodles, Hot & Spicy as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, green tea extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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.