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Yes — Instant Noodles is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed refined oil, as well as several industrial additives and formulations. The contributing UPF ingredients include maltodextrin, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, flavor enhancers E631 and E627, emulsifier E322 (lecithin), and caramel color E150c. It also contains ready-to-eat instant noodle and soup-powder formulations. These ingredients indicate substantial industrial processing beyond simple culinary preparation.
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Yes — Instant Noodles by Nongshim is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed refined oil, as well as several industrial additives and formulations. The contributing UPF ingredients include maltodextrin, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, flavor enhancers E631 and E627, emulsifier E322 (lecithin), and caramel color E150c. It also contains ready-to-eat instant noodle and soup-powder formulations. These ingredients indicate substantial industrial processing beyond simple culinary preparation.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Instant Noodles as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.