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Yes — Instant Noodle Soup is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This is an instant noodle soup product. It is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives, including palm oil, the artificial sweetener E420 (sorbitol), emulsifier E322 (lecithin), maltodextrin, flavor enhancers E631 and E627, caramel color E150c, and glucose-based textured vegetable proteins. These ingredients indicate substantial industrial processing and flavor formulation. Other additives such as acidity regulators, antioxidants, and colors reinforce its processed formulation.
Other pasta, rice & noodles Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Udon Noodles
Vitasia, Lidl
Not UPF
Macaroni
Combi o, Combino, Lidl, Combio Maccar
Not UPF
Microwave Basmati Rice
The Grower's Harvest
Not UPF
Noodles
Bare naked foods, BareNaked Foods
Not UPF
Penne
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
wholegrain rice
Asda
Not UPF
Wholewheat Lasagne Sheets
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Easy Cook Brown Rice
Worldwide Foods
Not UPF
Fine Egg Noodles
Blue Dragon
Not UPF
Gnocchi
Chef select
Not UPF
Yes — Instant Noodle Soup by Nongshim is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is an instant noodle soup product. It is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial formulations and additives, including palm oil, the artificial sweetener E420 (sorbitol), emulsifier E322 (lecithin), maltodextrin, flavor enhancers E631 and E627, caramel color E150c, and glucose-based textured vegetable proteins. These ingredients indicate substantial industrial processing and flavor formulation. Other additives such as acidity regulators, antioxidants, and colors reinforce its processed formulation.
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.