Buldak,Samyang

Buldak Original

Barcode 8801073110502

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Yes — Buldak Original is ultra-processed.

Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives including palm oil, soy lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, artificial flavors, dextrin, maltodextrin, high fructose corn syrup, silicon dioxide, monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

noodle [wheat flour
OK

food starch modified
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

2% wheat gluten
OK

salt

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

glycerin

A simple polyol compound used as humectant and moisturizer in cosmetics; derived from fermentation or vegetable oils; commonly used in foods as glycerin too but in cosmetics considered a cosmetic ingredient.
OK

soy lecithin
OK

polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
OK

potassium carbonate
OK

sodium carbonate

A simple inorganic salt used as a leavening agent, emulsifier, water softener, and cleaning agent in various foods and industrial applications.
OK

sodium phosphate dibasic
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

tocopherols
OK

riboflavin (color)]
OK

sauce [water
OK

artificial chicken flavor powder (artificial flavor, dextrin, wheat starch, sugar, salt, yeast extract, natural flavor, disodium 5'-ribonucleotide, maltodextrin, corn starch)
OK

soy sauce seasoning (soybeans, water, salt, wheat, sodium carbonate, high fructose corn syrup, disodium 5'-ribonucleotide, garlic, steviol glycoside, maltodextrin, sugar)
OK

sugar

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

hot pepper seasoning (red pepper, dextrin, salt, sugar, onion powder, artificial flavor, garlic powder)
OK

silicon dioxide
OK

soy sauce

A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. Usually used as a seasoning or dipping sauce.
OK

capsicum oleoresin
OK

paprika oleoresin
OK

monosodium glutamate
OK

disodium inosinate
UPF

disodium guanylate

A nucleotide-based flavor enhancer often used as a synergist with MSG in processed foods.
OK

soybean oil
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

red pepper seed oil
OK

2% garlic
OK

black pepper powder
OK

natural and artificial curry flavor (cumin, salt, maltodextrin, artificial flavor)]
OK

flake [sesame
OK

dried seaweed]

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Common questions about Buldak Original

Is Buldak Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Buldak Original by Buldak,Samyang is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives including palm oil, soy lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, artificial flavors, dextrin, maltodextrin, high fructose corn syrup, silicon dioxide, monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate.

Which ingredients in Buldak Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Buldak Original as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, guar gum, disodium guanylate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.